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  • #256
    Good to hear that the bookings are open. But, I find the price of almost 4L to be really steep when 250 was being sold for 3L. How can we justify 1L more for this non-standard 300CC that too knowing that another lac will fetch you the fabulous N650.
    I mean, overall, what can this do which the earlier 250 couldn't?
    Last edited by sparky; 04-01-2013, 09:53 AM.

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    • #257
      Alright, I got the answer to my second question, this is the successor to the 250. So, bye bye 250 which was an icon for decades..

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      • #258
        Originally posted by sparky View Post
        Good to hear that the bookings are open. But, I find the price of almost 4L to be really steep when 250 was being sold for 3L. How can we justify 1L more for this non-standard 300CC that too knowing that another lac will fetch you the fabulous N650.
        I mean, overall, what can this do which the earlier 250 couldn't?
        Let me see if I can answer the first:

        The ER6F is what we commonly know as the N650. While the seating position on the 300 is more upright (thanks to the handle bars) to aid new bikers/learners, the bike is actually seen as a toned down version of the ZX6R. Now the ZX6R will retail way over the ER6F and probably the reason why Bajaj has not brought it to the Indian markets. ZX6R at Rs. 5L would be a fantasy unless Kawasaki manufactures it here.

        Another reason why people will still opt for the 300 is the price!!! The 250 retailed at Rs. 3.3 and another 70K will not deter people (to a great extent) to go for the 300 but another Rs. 1.7L for the ER6F definitely will. It is probably the reason why people are paranoid of the price crossing Rs. 4L. It is a psychological thing. Rs. 3.9 as opposed to Rs. 4L is still a better option for many.
        Let's not forget that the ones who go for the 300 are not all who have cash at hand but, rather, have been penny pinching for years and will still have to finance a sizeable amount as loan.

        Hope I have been of some help.

        Cheers,
        Arun
        Ride Fast, Ride Safe

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        • #259
          I agree to your point but the 300 doesn't cover all those who have been saving for a while. There are some who have enough to down pay upto 2 or 2.5L max and can also consider something near 5L if the option is so enticing. This is a similar situation in which I was last year when I got my Ninja. I have never considered hyosung(ranging around 5L) even though I had the cash in hand to down pay. If at that point kawasaki had a street or a sportsbike (unlike the 650R) around 5L band, I would have definitely not taken the Ninja 250 and picked up the one around 5L. But that's just me...most are still in the range which you specified above.
          Just because you haven't seen it doesnt mean its impossible...expect the unexpected.

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          • #260
            Originally posted by sparky View Post
            Good to hear that the bookings are open. But, I find the price of almost 4L to be really steep when 250 was being sold for 3L. How can we justify 1L more for this non-standard 300CC that too knowing that another lac will fetch you the fabulous N650.
            I mean, overall, what can this do which the earlier 250 couldn't?
            Its got more power and better acceleration than the 250, its torqier compared to the 250, its got the ABS, its got the assist-slipper clutch, its got wider, more rigid tires, better exhaust note, better ground clearance. I'm not saying 250 is a bad bike. Its a legend and leaves a legacy of its own, but it is also wrong to think that the 300 has nothing better compared to the 250. Its not just an overbored 250, its got everything that is needed to justify its higher price.
            2013 R15(Sold) | 2014 Duke 390 (Sold) | 2022 Adv 390 | 2022 Ninja 300

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            • #261
              Originally posted by R-series View Post
              I agree to your point but the 300 doesn't cover all those who have been saving for a while. There are some who have enough to down pay upto 2 or 2.5L max and can also consider something near 5L if the option is so enticing. This is a similar situation in which I was last year when I got my Ninja. I have never considered hyosung(ranging around 5L) even though I had the cash in hand to down pay. If at that point kawasaki had a street or a sportsbike (unlike the 650R) around 5L band, I would have definitely not taken the Ninja 250 and picked up the one around 5L. But that's just me...most are still in the range which you specified above.
              Totally agree on your view point as well but my view was not on price alone rather the type of bike as well. I guess there are guys like me as well who, irrespective of the budget, would prefer a track oriented 300 rather than the touring N650.

              On a lighter note I personally wouldn't mind if people are put off from buying this bike till I get mine ... Shorter waiting period are always welcomed ... I still wish Kawasaki hadn't taken off the R from the 250 and thereby the 300.
              Ride Fast, Ride Safe

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              • #262
                Ninja 300 Price Confirmed

                Confirmed News.

                Ninja 300 price will be Rs. 3.5 lac Ex-Showroom

                That makes it around 3.87 lacs On Road Delhi.

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                • #263
                  Originally posted by arunrk85 View Post
                  I still wish Kawasaki hadn't taken off the R from the 250 and thereby the 300.
                  Instead Kawasaki should have called this baby Ninja as ZX3R
                  I believe I can fly...

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                  • #264
                    Originally posted by sasnoopy22 View Post
                    Confirmed News.

                    Ninja 300 price will be Rs. 3.5 lac Ex-Showroom

                    That makes it around 3.87 lacs On Road Delhi.
                    Just checked with KTM Hyderabad (Begumpet). Advance bookings are open from today. Booking amount: 50,000/-. Estimated OTR Price: 4.5L. He said the official launch on the 10th will confirm the price and it could come down by another 20-30K.Official launch will confirm color availability

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                    • #265
                      Originally posted by imrandkhan View Post
                      Instead Kawasaki should have called this baby Ninja as ZX3R
                      The reason is all other ZX's are inline 4
                      Ride, ride and ride.. But always do it responsibly..

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                      • #266
                        Originally posted by sasnoopy22 View Post
                        Ninja 300 price will be Rs. 3.5 lac Ex-Showroom
                        3.5Lex shwrm is actually good pricing!Still no clue about abs model's availability its high time now

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                        • #267
                          Originally posted by sasnoopy22 View Post
                          Confirmed News.

                          Ninja 300 price will be Rs. 3.5 lac Ex-Showroom

                          That makes it around 3.87 lacs On Road Delhi.
                          The Source?
                          The man who designed the Tower of Pisa was the First Biker ever...

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                          • #268
                            Originally posted by imrandkhan View Post
                            Instead Kawasaki should have called this baby Ninja as ZX3R
                            I agree with that. This has been based mostly on the ZX series, like the styling from ZX6R, the headlamp design from ZX10R, dual throttle valves, etc.
                            2013 R15(Sold) | 2014 Duke 390 (Sold) | 2022 Adv 390 | 2022 Ninja 300

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                            • #269
                              Originally posted by Cyrus_the_virus View Post
                              Just checked with KTM Hyderabad (Begumpet). Advance bookings are open from today. Booking amount: 50,000/-. Estimated OTR Price: 4.5L. He said the official launch on the 10th will confirm the price and it could come down by another 20-30K.Official launch will confirm color availability
                              , So this makes Duke 390 more consumer choice!!

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                              • #270
                                I called KTM Vasant Kunj and KTM Connaught Place, Delhi. Both are premium KTM showrooms. However, KTM VJ says that Ninja 300 would retail over 4 lakhs on road while KTM CP says that the ex-showroom price of 3.5lakhs is confirmed (which should make on road price of around 3.9 lakhs I guess). Don't know whom to believe!
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