2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 launched in India at Rs 3.5 lakh
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. Following are the technical specifications:
Engine
Type: Liquid cooled, 4 stroke parallel twin
Displacement: 297cc
Bore and stroke: 62.0x49.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.6:1
Valve system: DOHC, 8 valves
Fuel system: Fuel injection with dual throttle valves
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Lubrication: Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission: 6 speed, return
Max power: 39Ps@11000rpm
Max torque: 27NM@10000rpm
Frame
Type: Tube diamond; steel
Wheel travel: Front: 120mm, Rear: 132mm
Tyres
Front: 110/70x17
Rear: 140/70x17
Brakes
Front: Single 290mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual-piston
Rear: Single 220mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual-piston
Dimensions
Overall length: 2015mm
Overall width: 715mm
Overall height: 1110mm
Wheelbase: 1405mm
Ground clearance: 140mm
Seat height: 785mm
Curb mass: 172kg
Fuel tank capacity: 17 litres
Here is the press release:
Bajaj Auto, today announced the launch of the highly anticipated, Kawasaki Ninja 300. This world renowned bike deftly combines ample power, serious torque, perfect ergonomics, nimble handling and supersport styling. In India it will be sold and serviced exclusively through Bajaj Auto's Probiking stores, country's largest retail chain for premium motorcycles. With a price tag of Rs. 3.50 lacs (ex-showroom Delhi); it is indeed exciting news for riding enthusiasts seeking a premium super sport motorcycle.
Apart from its inimitable Ninja road presence the new 300cc Ninja comes with 39 PS of power a host of featureswhich come from Kawasaki's bigger supersport bikes like the ZX-10R, ZX-6R and one of the world's fastest production motorcycle the Ninja ZX-14R. Some of these features like Assist & Slipper Clutch, aerodynamic body design are results of Kawasaki Racing Technology and shall not be found in any motorcycle in the class of the Ninja 300. The Ninja 300 replaces and improves upon the Kawasaki Ninja 250R which was widely regarded as the best quarter liter motorcycle by experts and enthusiasts.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto said "We conceived Bajaj Probiking 8years back with the objective of making it the automatic destination for bike enthusiasts looking for sportsbikes. In addition to the KTM range theKawasaki Ninja 300is a step further in realizing that objective"
Mr. Yuji Horiuchi, of India Kawasaki Motors added "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"
The Ninja 300 will be available in trademark Kawasaki Lime Green and Pearl Stardust White colors across a network of more than 70 showrooms and backed with Bajaj Probiking's exclusive service facilities and spares availability.