By Vivek Dubey
CNBC-TV18.com
Published June 18, 2024
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 300 is now available in two new colours: Candy Lime Green and Metallic Moondust Gray, featuring updated body graphics. Lime Green remains an option.
Priced at ₹3.43 lakh (ex-showroom), the updated Ninja 300 maintains the same price as its predecessor, offering value for money in the entry-level sports bike segment.
The Ninja 300 is equipped with a 296 cc parallel-twin motor producing 38.8 bhp at 11,000 rpm and 26.1 Nm of peak torque at 10,000 rpm, ensuring a thrilling ride.
Mated to a 6-speed gearbox with an assist and slipper clutch, the Ninja 300 delivers smooth and efficient power transfer for an exhilarating riding experience.
The bike features a tubular diamond-type chassis with the engine acting as a stressed member, enhancing structural rigidity and handling.
The Ninja 300 comes with 37 mm telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear, offering 120 mm and 132 mm of travel respectively, for a comfortable ride.
To keep costs competitive, the Ninja 300 is heavily localised in India, making it more affordable than its initial launch price of ₹3.50 lakh in 2013.
Despite global replacements, India remains one of the few markets to continue selling the Ninja 300, maintaining its popularity among Kawasaki enthusiasts.
The Ninja 300 competes with several full-faired motorcycles in the segment, including the Aprilia RS 457, KTM RC 390, and Yamaha R3, offering a robust choice for buyers.
Alongside the Ninja 300, Kawasaki India also offers the Ninja 500, which is imported as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) and priced at ₹5.24 lakh (ex-showroom).