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Kawasaki has launched the Ninja 300 in India at Rs 3.50 lakh ex-showroom, New Delhi. The bookings are already open at all Probiking showrooms across India. The Ninja 300 launched in India will not be equipped with ABS, at least not immediately. The Ninja 300 packs cutting edge technology with an upgraded engine consisting of a new cylinder head, longer stroke, lighter piston and a slipper clutch to name a few.

According to Bajaj, Ninja 250R will be discontinued and Ninja 300 is much better than 250. The bike will be available in 2 colors – White and Green. Target sales volume is not yet revealed.

India spec Kawasaki Ninja 300 technical specifications

Engine type – Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Displacement – 296 cm3
Bore x stroke – 62.0 x 49.0 mm
Compression ratio – 10.6:1
Valve/Induction system – DOHC, 8 valves

Maximum power – 29.0 kW {39 PS} / 11,000 rpm
Maximum torque – 27.0 N.m {2.8 kgf.m} / 10,000 rpm

Fuel system – Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2 (Keihin), with dual throttle valves
Ignition – Digital
Starting – Electric
Lubrication – Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission – 6-speed, return

Frame type – Tube diamond, steel
Rake/Trail – 27° / 93 mm
Wheel travel, front – 120 mm
Wheel travel, rear – 132 mm

Tyre, front – 110/70-17 M/C 54S
Tyre, rear – 140/70-17 M/C 66S

Steering angle, left / right – 35° / 35°
Suspension, front – 37 mm telescopic fork
Suspension, rear – Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload

Brakes, front – Single 290 mm petal disc Single balanced actuation dual-piston
Brakes, rear – Single 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-piston

Dimensions (L x W x H) – 2,015 mm x 715 mm x 1,110 mm
Wheelbase – 1,405 mm
Ground Clearance – 140 mm
Seat height – 785 mm

Fuel capacity – 17 litres
Final Drive – Sealed chain

Primary reduction ratio – 3.087 (71/23)
Gear ratios: 1st – 2.714 (38/14)
Gear ratios: 2nd – 1.789 (34/19)
Gear ratios: 3rd – 1.409 (31/22)
Gear ratios: 4th – 1.160 (29/25)
Gear ratios: 5th – 1.000 (27/27)
Gear ratios: 6th – 0.857 (24/28)
Final reduction ratio – 3.000 (42/14)

Clutch – Wet multi-disc, manual

Curb Mass – 172 kg