Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS comes from the same 296 cc parallel-twin cylinder, 8 Valve, DOHC engine tuned for 38 bhp at 11,000 rpm and 27 Nm of peak torque at 10,000 rpm. The motor comes paired with a 6-speed transmission. The Ninja 300 also comes with assist and slipper clutch that makes for lighter clutch action and faster gear changes. The bike is underpinned by the high-tensile strength diamond frame, while suspension duties are handled by 37 mm telescopic forks up front and a monoshock at the rear. Braking performance comes from 290 mm petal disc brakes up front with dual piston calipers, while the rear gets a 220 mm petal disc brake. Dual-channel ABS is now standard.
Ninja 300 is the perfect designed motorcycle. There are lot of reasons to buy this one. The ABS is missing. This is a only drawback of this model. Looks are pretty impressive and performance is great with its 296cc engine. But it has not good resell value.
What will really grab your attention is the refinement of the high-revving powerplant. Only near the redline, can a few vibes be felt through the handlebars. This refined nature also makes touring on the bike a fairly stress-free affair. You can cruise at triple-digit speeds effortlessly, with the motor spinning around 7,000rpm. However, a bit of mid-range grunt would have been welcome as you have to downshift and wring the throttle to execute overtakes. On the plus side, you can lazily hold higher gears at low traffic speeds and the engine does not protest. Another impressive bit of kit is the 6-speed gearbox that offers slick and precise gear shifts. The slipper clutch is decently effective and the light-action assist reduces fatigue in traffic. The comfy riding position and 785mm seat height will appeal to riders of all sizes.
The Ninja 300 retains its competent handling characteristics despite being 7kg heavier. It tips into corners easily and holds its line with ease. Alright, so it isn’t as sharp as the KTM RC 390 or even the new Ninja 400; but it’s still a bike that can keep the rider well-entertained. The new MRF Nylogrip Zappers offer more grip and feel than the older IRC tyres but aggressive riders will be better off investing in more expensive rubber. Braking hardware has been sourced from Endurance and it sheds speeds well, while the inclusion of dual-channel ABS is a positive move. Ride quality continues to be good and the bike absorbs undulations and broken roads with little effort. However, sharp bumps do unsettle the bike a bit.
MRF tyres are a fair replacement for the IRC tyres.
FINAL CALL
The Kawasaki Ninja 300 has always been a well-rounded product and the Rs 2.98 lakh (ex-showroom) price tag, in addition to ABS, has added impressively to its value. Quality hasn’t been noticeably affected and the only aspects to consider are the relatively small dealer network and Kawasaki’s typically high service and ownership costs. However, if you are in the hunt for an entry-level twin-cylinder sports bike, the 2018 Ninja 300 is a very tempting option, indeed.
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