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Price 3.5 Lakhs Ex-Showroom Delhi.
A total of 3000 units of Ninja 250 and 650r have been sold till date.
There are currently 70 showrooms which will be increaded to 80 soon
500 units of the Ninja 300 already in India for sale. Efforts are being made to increase availability and reduce waiting period for the bike.
No plans as of now to introduce ABS. If the numbers are better than expected, they might considering bringing ABS, but no plans for now.
Localization of parts for the N300 is around 10%. Headlamps, tail lamps and switches are localised. Plans to expand Indian parts sourcing not only for N300 but also for other Kawasaki models for EU/US markets.
Currently the 1+ Lakh category of motorcycles is the fastest growing segment in the Indian Market.
Quote from the launch
Headlamp and Speedo assembly is sourced out of India to Thailand!
And here are some high-res pictures courtesy MG AKA Gourab Das
Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto –
Yuji Horiuchi, India Kawasaki Motors –
Tech Specs –
Engine
Type: Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke Parallel Twin
Displacement: 296cc
Bore and Stroke: 62.0x49.0
Compression Ratio: 10.6:1
Valve System: DOHC, 8 Valves
Fuel System: Fuel Injection. 32mm x 2 (Keihin), with dual throttle valves
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Lubrication: Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission: 6 Speed, return
Max Power: 39 PS @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque: 27 Nm @ 10000 rpm
Frame, Tyres and Brakes
Type: Tube diamond steel
Wheel Travel: Front 120 mm
Rear 132 mm
Tyre: Front 110/70-17
Rear 140/70-17
Brake: Front Single 290mm petal disc, Caliper single balanced actuation dual piston
Rear Single 220mm petal disc, Dual piston caliper
Dimensions
Length: 2015mm
Width: 715 mm
Height: 1110mm
Wheelbase: 1405mm
Ground Clearance: 140mm
Seat Height: 785mm
Kerb weight: 172 kg
Fuel Capacity: 17 litres
Colours: Kawasaki Lime Green and Pearl Stardust White
A total of 3000 units of Ninja 250 and 650r have been sold till date.
There are currently 70 showrooms which will be increaded to 80 soon
500 units of the Ninja 300 already in India for sale. Efforts are being made to increase availability and reduce waiting period for the bike.
No plans as of now to introduce ABS. If the numbers are better than expected, they might considering bringing ABS, but no plans for now.
Localization of parts for the N300 is around 10%. Headlamps, tail lamps and switches are localised. Plans to expand Indian parts sourcing not only for N300 but also for other Kawasaki models for EU/US markets.
Currently the 1+ Lakh category of motorcycles is the fastest growing segment in the Indian Market.
Quote from the launch
"Ninja is always seen and perceived as a high quality brand in the mind of the customer and it will always remain like that. So a cheap Ninja was never on our mind. Numbers are secondary, first priority is to make a good product"
And here are some high-res pictures courtesy MG AKA Gourab Das
Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto –
“We conceived Bajaj Probiking 8 years back with the objective of making it the automatic destination of for bike enthusiasts looking for sportsbikes. In addition to the KTM range the Kawasaki Ninja 300 is a step further in realizing that objective.”
“The Kawasaki Ninja 250R has been a great success in India with more than 3000 bikes sold till date. With a product like Ninja 300 and Bajaj Probiking’s wide and exclusive network the Kawasaki brand will continue to grow in India.”
Engine
Type: Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke Parallel Twin
Displacement: 296cc
Bore and Stroke: 62.0x49.0
Compression Ratio: 10.6:1
Valve System: DOHC, 8 Valves
Fuel System: Fuel Injection. 32mm x 2 (Keihin), with dual throttle valves
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Lubrication: Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission: 6 Speed, return
Max Power: 39 PS @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque: 27 Nm @ 10000 rpm
Frame, Tyres and Brakes
Type: Tube diamond steel
Wheel Travel: Front 120 mm
Rear 132 mm
Tyre: Front 110/70-17
Rear 140/70-17
Brake: Front Single 290mm petal disc, Caliper single balanced actuation dual piston
Rear Single 220mm petal disc, Dual piston caliper
Dimensions
Length: 2015mm
Width: 715 mm
Height: 1110mm
Wheelbase: 1405mm
Ground Clearance: 140mm
Seat Height: 785mm
Kerb weight: 172 kg
Fuel Capacity: 17 litres
Colours: Kawasaki Lime Green and Pearl Stardust White
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