More Affordable 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Launched
Priced at Rs 2.98 lakh, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 is now the most affordable twin-cylinder motorcycle you can buy in India
Priced at Rs 2.98 lakh, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 is now the most affordable twin-cylinder motorcycle you can buy in India
Kawasaki India has launched the Ninja 300 at a much more affordable price of Rs 2.98 lakh. This is a drop of Rs 62,000 from its earlier price of Rs 3.6 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi). Being a twin-cylinder offering, it now makes a stronger case for itself against segment heavyweights like the KTM RC 390 and the TVS Apache RR 310, both of which get single-cylinder engines.
So how has this been possible? Kawasaki used to bring in the Ninja 300 to India via CKD route from Thailand. This made it attract extra taxes and was a major reason why it was priced so high.
Now, however, Kawasaki has taken the decision to heavily localise the production of the motorcycle in India. This includes the localisation of body panels, wheels and tyres, which hs helped Kawasaki in bringing the price down. The engine and the chassis, on the other hand, comes from Thailand.
Coming to the bike itself, it’s still powered by the same 296cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine. This motor produces 39PS of power at 11,000rpm and 27Nm of torque at 10,000rpm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. While underpinnings remain the same, Kawasaki has now replaced the existing IRC tyres with 110/70 front and 140/70 rear MRF Zappers. These are the same units as seen on the previous-gen Yamaha R3, which weren't renowned for their outright grip.
Thanks to the new pricing, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 is now the most affordable twin-cylinder motorcycle you can buy in India. As mentioned above, it rivals the KTM RC 390 (Rs 2.37 lakh), TVS Apache RR 310 (Rs 2.23 lakh) and, also the Benelli 302R (Rs 3.62 lakh) and the Yamaha YZF-R3 (Rs 3.48 lakh) (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi).
Kawasaki Ninja 300 User Reviews
It is a fantastic bike. Dual engines. Aesthetically pleasing. Smooth driving and cruising experience. Authentic servicing and maintenance could be a little challenging given the limited number of Kawasaki stores. It offers 25-30 KMPL mileage in the city, and over 30 on highways. The fuel tank capacity is also huge at 17 liters of petrol. Amazing control of the driver on bike even at top-notch speeds. Read More
Been using it for almost 5 years now and never had it left me on the road stranding. The bike is a superstar with almost 26-30 mileage, it is just an unbeatable combination of power and efficiency. Cornering is so much fun after I upgraded the three and barely I was ever unsatisfied with the looks and styling its got.Read More
I chose Ninja 300 for its performance, strong top-end power as I was about passionate about riding. Its good beginner- friendly and revs without being jerky. Has comfortable ergonomics and is a balanced bike with reliability. So far engine was smooth and linear. Sporty but not aggressive and power is usable for city and highways. Longer rider are somewhat comfortable and is stable. Display and techs are basic and is slightly heavy. Braking could be sharper to some extent. Yes, I would recommend Ninja 300 for smooth, reliable and well-balanced to ride easily and still have fun on rides. It tend to have better performance but lacks some basic features which other bikes in the same segment offer.Read More
I choose this bike mainly because of its smooth engine and highway comfort. It feels very stable at high speed and gives confidence while riding. Looks are sporty and premium which I liked. In city suspension feels little stiff but I was ok with that compromise. Ride experience is mostly positive. On highways it feels planted and smooth even at higher speed. Handling is very good and cornering feels safe. Mileage is decent not too low not too high. In city traffic and bad roads you feel bumps little more. Yes I will recommend this bike to people who love riding on highways and enjoy sporty riding style. It is not for someone who want soft suspension or only daily city use. Buy it if you want performance and feel, avoid if mileage is main concern.Read More
Kawasaki Ninja 300 mere liye sirf ek sport bike nahi balki speed control aur confidence ka perfect combination hai aur pehli ride se hi ye bike feel karwa deti hai ki Kawasaki ka name kyu itna interested hai iska 296CC parallel twin engine smooth aur refined hai aur traffic mein bike bilkul manageable r3ehti hai aur highway par jate hi iska real character bahar aa jata hai acceleration linear hai isliye beginner riders bhi bina dare iski power enjoy kar sakte hai Kawasaki Ninja 300 ka design bilkul race inspired hai sharp fairing aggressive stance aur premium paint finish isse road par sabse alag banate hai aur ye bike chalate waqt nahi balki iske sath khade hone par bhi attention attract karti hai Kawasaki Ninja is the best bike for my lifeRead More