The well-respected and highly capable Kawasaki Ninja® 300 ABS returns for 2015 with new colors, graphics and sporty Dunlop tires. The lightweight sportbike also continues to offer the ideal entry point for novice riders, track-day enthusiasts, commuters and riders of all sizes.
At first glance, it might appear to be a larger capacity sportbike, and its diminutive engine size certainly packs a mighty punch in terms of its spec sheet. The Ninja 300 ABS ABS boasts many of the features found on the larger Ninja models, such as a Digital Fuel Injection (DFI®), an FCC clutch with assist and slipper functions as well as an ABS braking system.
Not only is the Ninja 300 ABS ABS regarded as the best lightweight sportbike in the range, it is more than capable of surprising competitors with higher displacement in tight, technical corners.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2015 KAWASAKI Ninja 300 ABS ABS
•296cc parallel-twin engine with Digital Fuel Injection for power and economy
•ABS brakes increase rider confidence (Ninja 300 ABS ABS models only)
•Low, tapered seat accommodates riders of all sizes
•Ninja sportbike DNA apparent in bodywork design, performance and agility
•New Dunlop TT900 GP tires for 2015
•Updated colors and graphics for 2015
296cc Parallel-Twin Cylinder Engine
Compact parallel-twin design offers good mass centralization for nimble handling
Tuned to deliver smooth, step-free power with excellent mid-range and high-RPM power for effective highway performance
Low-friction cam chain promotes maximum power and efficiency
Moderate 10.6:1 compression ratio allows use of regular 87-octane unleaded gasoline and helps reduce operating temperatures
High-tech pistons reduce reciprocating weight and feature a hard-anodized coating to minimize friction and boost performance
Sleeveless “open-deck” die-cast aluminum cylinders minimize weight and feature a friction-reducing “T-treatment” plating
Crank journal bearings are made from a strong alloy for maximum durability
Large-volume oil pan features cooling fins and does not compromise ground clearance
Easy-to-access cartridge-type spin-on oil filter simplifies maintenance
Exhaust System
Long, curved 2-into-1 header design contributes to the Ninja 300 ABS’s low- and mid-range torque as well as the smooth, step-free power curve
Complex-geometry silencer design offers modern styling and meets all regulations without compromising engine performance
Large brushed-finish metal silencer guard reduces noise and helps protect the passenger from exhaust heat
Meets strict Euro 3 emission standards with a single catalyzer in the collector section
Liquid-Cooling with KAMS
Kawasaki Air Management System (KAMS) uses a special deflector to redirect hot air from the radiator fan, so it exits from the bottom of the motorcycle instead of being blown onto the rider
Lightweight Denso radiator offers effective engine cooling with minimal space and weight
Fan design uses a quiet-running motor that also saves space
Fins on the crankcase provide additional engine cooling
Six-speed Transmission with FCC Assist and Slipper Clutch
Premium FCC clutch with assist and slipper functions can handle more power with significantly less lever effort than traditional clutches
Clutch design also makes it easy to modulate and helps reduce the effect of back-torque for reduced wheel “hop” when downshifting
Six-speed transmission features a roller-type shift drum for smooth actuation and strong gears for maximum durability. It also offers a positive neutral finder that makes it easy to find neutral when stopped
Involute splines minimize friction and backlash between the gears and shafts for easy gear synchronization and smooth shifting under power
Digital Fuel Injection (DFI®)
Dual 32mm Keihin throttle bodies and a digital ECU offer easy starting, crisp throttle response, and help low fuel consumption