Kawasaki has kicked off 2026 with the launch of the updated Ninja 300 in India, bringing fresh and vibrant new colours to its popular entry-level sportbike.
What’s new in the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300?
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 is the latest model year iteration of Kawasaki’s iconic entry-level, fully faired sportbike. While it remains mechanically unchanged from the outgoing model, the 2026 model year offers a refreshed colour option with updated graphics.
While the bike receives fresh new colours, its design remains fairly identical to that of its predecessor. It continues to feature a similar front fairing and an identical twin headlight design.
What is the launch price of the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 in India?
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 is launched at ₹3.17 lakh (ex-showroom). This pricing positions it in the 300cc sportbike segment, competing against the likes of TVS Apache RR 310, KTM RC 390 and BMW G 310 RR.
What features does the 2026 Ninja 300 offer?
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 features a fairly competent list of tech, such as Digital instrumentation displays speed, tachometer, gear position, fuel gauge, and more. It also includes LED lighting, a switchable traction control, and Assist & Slipper Clutch.
What powers the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300?
Sitting at the heart of the Ninja 300 is a tried and trusted 296cc, DOHC Liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine delivering 39hp at 11,000rpm and 26.1 Nm of torque at 10,000rpm. The engine is capable of launching the bike from 0-100 km/h under 6.90 sec as tested on the previous model. The bike tops out at 182 km/h top speed.
What suspension and braking hardware does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 use?
Suspension duties on the Ninja 300 are handled by 37mm telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock with preload adjustment at the rear. While Braking comes from in-house 290mm petal discs at the front with twin 32mm pistons and a 220mm rear disc, assisted by dual-channel ABS.
What are the new colour options for the 2026 Ninja 300?
Kawasaki offers two striking new colour schemes for the 2026 Ninja 300: a single-tone Lime Green and a dual-tone Candy Lime Green/Ebony, with updated graphics for the 2026 model year.
