After getting teased several times in late February 2021, the BS6 Kawasaki Ninja 300 finally breaks cover. The less polluting version of the baby Ninja has been launched in our country. Compared to the BS4 model, the new Ninja 300 is INR 20,000 costlier.
Kawasaki India is asking INR 3.18 lakh*
for the BS6 Ninja 300. For reference, its predecessor used to retail at INR
2.98 lakh*. Even after the price hike, it continues to be the most affordable
Ninja on sale in India. It is available in 3 new colour options - Lime Green,
Candy Lime Green, and Ebony.
Apart from introducing new colour schemes,
Kawasaki India has implemented no other cosmetic changes in the BS6 Ninja 300.
This is a bummer because the baby Ninja has been rocking the same design
language for years and the Japanese company should have used this opportunity
to give the motorcycle a makeover.
The prime change in the new Ninja 300 is
its engine. Although it’s the same 296cc twin-cylinder motor, it now complies
with the BS6 emission regulations. The 8-valve, DOHC mill produces 39 PS of max
power at 11,000 rpm and 26.1 Nm of peak torque at 10,000 rpm. Handling the
transmission duties here is a 6-speed gearbox accompanied by an assist and
slipper clutch.
