Kawasaki
Kawasaki Ninja 300 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 296cc single producing 38.88 bhp and 26.1 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 179 kg the power-to-weight figure is 217 bhp per tonne, which ranks 65 of 135 in its class here.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 160 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 179 kg
- Fuel tank
- 17 L
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1405 mm
- Length
- 2015 mm
- Width
- 715 mm
- Height
- 1160 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 110/70-R17
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-R17
Engine
- Engine
- 296 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 38.9 bhp
- Torque
- 26.1 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 27 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 290 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- 37 mm Telescopic Fork / 120 mm
- Rear suspension
- Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock
Source: Kawasaki official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Ninja 300 weighs 179 kg with fluids, has an 785 mm seat, 140 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1405 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 17 litres, good for about 451 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 110/70-R17 front and 140/70-R17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Equipment against Ninja 500, RC 390 and Apache RR 310
What it lacks: rear monoshock, led headlamp, bluetooth connectivity and traction control, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
It is offered in 1 colours: Lime Green. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the Ninja 300 has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Rear monoshock
- LED headlamp
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Traction control
- USD front forks
- Colour TFT console
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Colours
- Lime Green
Ninja 300 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Ninja 300?
- It uses a 296cc engine producing 38.88 bhp and 26.1 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Ninja 300 suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 785 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the Ninja 300 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Ninja 300 have?
- 13 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
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