The 300 has a digital speedometer and analogue tachometer. The smartly designed digital display console also shows an odometer, fuel indicator, dual trip meters and clock, apart from an economy indicator. With a seat height of 30.9 inches, the Ninja 300's saddle is a half inch higher than the bike it replaces. The bike also gets improved under seat storage as it now offers bi-level storage, with individual compartments for tools and documents. The Ninja 300 footrests are machined aluminium units giving it a proper big bike look.
The bike provides a tubeless front (110/70 x 17inch) tyre and broader (140/70 x 17inch) rear tyre. The 300 is equipped with Nissin made disc brakes, 290mm disc in front and 220mm unit at rear.
The Ninja 300 weighs 172kg and deploys a reworked rigid, diamond type, steel frame. In comparison, it is much heavier than the KTM Duke 390. The frame uses redesigned main tubes, with high tensile steel sections increasing rigidity. The fuel tank can hold 17 litres. The motorcycle is available in two color option – Pearl Stardust While and Lime Green.
The Ninja 300 goes on sale immediately, for Rs 3.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) backed by Bajaj's extensive (71 dealerships, to grow to 80 shortly) Probiking sales and after sales care network.
Detailed specifications
Engine:
Fuel: Petrol
Installation: Parallel twin
Type: 296cc, twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four-stroke
Bore/Stroke: 62/49mm
Power: 38.5bhp at 11000rpm
Torque: 2.8kgm at 10000rpm
Transmission: Type 6-speed, 1-down, 5-up
Dimensions:
Length 2015mm
Width 715mm
Height 1110mm
Wheel base: 1405mm
Ground clearance: 140mm
Chassis & Body:
Weight 172kg
Wheels: 5-spoke alloy
Tyres: 110/70 x 17 - 140/70 x 17 inches
Suspension:
Front Telescopic forks
Rear Uni-trak, box section swingarm
Brakes:
Front 290mm petal disc
Rear 220mm petal disc
Tank size 17 litres.
