Kawasaki Ninja 300 review, test ride and video

Kawasaki’s Ninja 300 has created waves worldwide and is now here. Read on for an early riding impression.

Published on Apr 12, 2013 03:37:00 PM

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Kawasaki Ninja 300 review, test ride and video

The Ninja 300 houses a four-stroke, 296cc parallel-twin and liquid-cooled engine that breathes via fuel injection. Maximum power generated is 38.5bhp at 11000rpm, with peak torque of 2.8kgm made at 10000rpm. The new generation engine has been extensively revised, gaining lighter pistons with flattened crowns, shorter connecting rods, 600gm lighter sleeveless die-cast cylinders and longer stroke. The cylinder bore and stroke measure 62 x 49mm. Along with both intake ports, valve diameters have become larger. The 300’s engine is rubber mounted. Having ridden the Ninja 300, we can confirm this is a refined, vibe free engine with noticeable improvements to its mid-range and top-end power delivery. More mid range clout makes the 300 easier to ride in city, where you can trundle along at low speeds in a higher gear without much protest, while a really hefty top end ensures this is a much quicker bike when pushing harder on an open highway. The engine is willing, and loves being given the stick, screaming to its 13000rpm redline whenever you gas it really hard. The 6-speed, 1-down and 5-up shifted gearbox imparts smooth, well weighted shifts. The Ninja 300 clutch works with a pleasantly light feel at the lever. Gear ratios are perfectly spaced, closely packed and a slipper clutch system works to ensure you can bang down the gearbox with abandon when braking hard.