KAWASAKI NINJA 300 ABS (2017-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS was launched in 2017 by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki, a lightweight motorcycle that featured a 296cc engine, excellent performance, and effortless handling characteristics.

The Ninja name implied that the bike was fitted with all the best that Kawasaki had to offer, either engine performance, chassis performance, or the latest technology available at the time, which resulted in a power and torque delivery that placed it at the top of its class.

The bike featured similar styling to the Kawasaki flagship Ninja sports bike models and returned for 2017 as an ideal lightweight sports bike for various riders, with its natural upright seating position, comfortable ergonomics, lightweight handling, and nimble response.

Also, the Ninja 300 was one of the most fuel-efficient motorcycles in the Kawasaki range, with its parallel twin engine fed by a digital fuel injection system and lightweight pistons that boosted performance and delivered a strong low-mid range of torque.

As for performance, the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS had at its core a 296cc four-stroke parallel twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 39 hp with a peak at 11,000 rpm and 27 Nm (20 lb-ft) of torque available at 10,000 rpm.

In addition, the bike featured large vents in the fairings for optimal heat management, a slim seat that allowed the rider an easier reach to the ground, aluminum footpegs, a ZX-6R dual multi-reflector headlight design, and a set of ten-spoke wheels.