2021 Kawasaki Ninja 300 motorcycle launched at Rs. 3.18 lakh
What's the story
Japanese automaker Kawasaki has launched the 2021 iteration of its Ninja 300 motorbike in India. The two-wheeler sports new decals and comes in three colors. However, it retains the design elements and features of the outgoing model. It draws power from a BS6-compliant 296cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine linked to a 6-speed gearbox. Here's our roundup.
Design
The bike houses a semi-digital instrument cluster
The 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 300 has an aggressive look, featuring a muscular fuel tank, a stepped-up seat, fairing-integrated air inlets, an upswept exhaust, and a raised windscreen. The bike packs a semi-digital instrument console, a halogen headlamp, an LED taillight, and rides on 17-inch alloy wheels. It is up for grabs in three colors- Lime Green, Ebony, and Candy Lime Green.
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It runs on a 38hp, 296cc engine
The 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 300 draws power from a BS6-compliant 296cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine linked to a 6-speed gearbox with an assist and slipper clutch. The mill generates 38.4hp of maximum power and 27Nm of peak torque.
Safety
Disc brakes on both the wheels ensure safety
To ensure the safety of the rider, the 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 300 is equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, along with dual-channel ABS for improved handling on the roads. Suspension duties on the motorcycle are taken care of by 37mm telescopic forks on the front side and a mono-shock unit on the rear end.
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2021 Kawasaki Ninja 300: Pricing and availability
In India, the BS6-compliant 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 300 carries a price-tag of Rs. 3.18 lakh (ex-showroom), making it Rs. 20,000 more expensive than its BS4 counterpart. The bike takes on rivals like TVS Apache RR 310, BMW G 310 GS, and the KTM RC 390.