Kawasaki unveils 2021 Ninja 300 in India, bookings to open soon

The bike is expected to feature an updated version of the same 296cc liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel-twin engine as its predecessor. The powerful engine, now compliant with BS6 emission norms, will be mated to a six-speed unit.

The engine is likely to produce the same 39 PS at 11,000 rpm. However, exact specifications are still not available since the manufacturer is yet to reveal those details. The new Ninja, like the one it succeeds in, is expected to be based on the same tube diamond steel frame. The bike is also likely to carry the rest of the equipment and cycle parts.

The company is yet to reveal the prices, but industry experts expect the new Ninja to be priced slightly higher than its predecessor. The previous Ninja was priced at Rs 2,98,000 (ex-showroom). The bookings for the new model are expected to begin soon.

The other bike teased by Kawasaki is speculated to be Versys-X 300, the adventure tourer. The KTM 390 adventure has generated enough excitement among the youth and the new Versys-X-300 will only take it a notch up. The limited options among the adventure tourers in India could even give the new Versys an advantage over KTM. And if the model captures people's imagination, it could soon emerge as the number one choice too.