Kawasaki Ninja 300

Kawasaki Ninja 300
ManufacturerKawasaki
Also calledEX300
Parent companyKawasaki Heavy Industries
Production2012–Present
AssemblyRayong, Thailand (2012-2017)
Pune, India (2018-present)
PredecessorKawasaki Ninja 250R
SuccessorKawasaki Ninja 400
ClassSport bike
Engine296 cc (18.1 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin
Bore / stroke62 mm × 49 mm (2.4 in × 1.9 in)
Compression ratio10.6:1
Top speed171–192 km/h (106–119 mph)[1][2]
Power29 kW (39 hp) @ 11,000 rpm (claimed)[3][4]
Torque23.66 N⋅m (17.45 lb⋅ft) @ 9750 rpm[1]
27 N⋅m (20 lbf⋅ft) @ 10000 rpm (claimed)[3]
Ignition typeCDI
TransmissionSlipper clutch, 6-speed, chain
Frame typeSteel tubular semi-double cradle
SuspensionFront: telescopic fork; 120 mm (4.7 in) travel
Rear: preload adjustable 130 mm (5.2 in) travel
BrakesFront: 290 mm disc & rear: 220 mm disc. ABS option
TiresFront: 110/70-17
Rear:140/70-17
Rake, trail27°, 93 mm (3.7 in)
Wheelbase1,405 mm (55.3 in)
DimensionsL: 2,015 mm (79.3 in)
W: 715 mm (28.1 in)
H: 1,110 mm (44 in)
Seat height785 mm (30.9 in)
Weight164 kg (362 lb)[2] (dry)
174.6 kg (385.0 lb)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity17.0 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal)
Fuel consumption70 mpg‑US (3.4 L/100 km; 84 mpg‑imp)[2]
54.1 mpg‑US (4.35 L/100 km; 65.0 mpg‑imp)[1]
RelatedKawasaki Ninja 250R
Kawasaki Z300

The Kawasaki Ninja 300, or EX300, is a 296 cc (18.1 cu in) Ninja series sport bike introduced by Kawasaki in 2012 for the 2013 model year. It is sold in Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America.[5][6][7] When introduced, the Ninja 300R replaced the Ninja 250R in some markets, and in others they were sold alongside each other.[8][9] When the 2018 model year Ninja 400 was introduced, it replaced the 300 in some markets.[10]

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  9. ^ Kawasaki Streetbikes, Kawasaki New Zealand, 2012, archived from the original on December 26, 2012
  10. ^ MacDonald, Sean (October 27, 2017). "The New 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Has Its Sights Set On The (Mini) Crown". Cycle World. Retrieved October 28, 2017.