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Ninja 300 News & Updates
₹ 3,17,000ex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 296cc
- Power
- 38.88bhp
- Weight
- 179kg
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Kawasaki Ninja 300 Latest News in India 2026
January 2026-2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Launched at Rs 3.17 Lakh Kawasaki India launched the 2026 Ninja 300 on January 21, 2026, at Rs 3,17,000 - a Rs 26,000 reduction from the 2025 model's Rs 3,43,000 price point. The price cut is a direct result of the revised GST structure on motorcycles under 350cc that the Indian government implemented in early 2026. The 2026 update brings two new colour options - Lime Green and Candy Lime Green / Ebony - with no mechanical or feature changes.
What Changed for 2026 The 2026 Ninja 300 is mechanically identical to the 2025 model. Updates are limited to fresh colour schemes and graphics. The 296cc parallel-twin engine, 6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch, dual-channel ABS, dual-LED projector headlights, and taller windscreen all carry over unchanged. This is consistent with how Kawasaki has managed the Ninja 300 in India - annual refreshes are primarily cosmetic, with the core hardware remaining stable across model years.
2025 Updates (Recap) The 2025 Ninja 300 introduced two meaningful hardware changes over earlier models: dual-LED projector headlights replacing the older halogen units, and a taller ZX-10R-inspired windscreen for improved highway wind protection. These were the first meaningful updates to the bike's hardware in several years and remain current on the 2026 model.
Ongoing Offers Kawasaki India has been running a Rs 28,000 cash discount on the Ninja 300 since the 2026 launch, bringing the effective ex-showroom price to Rs 2,89,000. A complimentary Alex Lowes replica KYT TT Revo helmet (worth Rs 8,888) has also been included in some regional offers. These deals are subject to change - check with your local dealer.
Official Updates (4)
Kawasaki India extended the Rs 28,000 discount voucher on the Ninja 300 (MY2024 units) through March 31, 2026, reducing the effective ex-showroom price to Rs 2,89,000. The offer applies to existing dealer stock of the pre-2026 model year units.
Kawasaki India announced a range-wide Ninja discount campaign valid through February 28, 2026 - the Ninja 300 received a Rs 28,000 cash discount, reducing its effective ex-showroom price to Rs 2,89,000. The campaign also covered the Ninja 500, 650, ZX-6R, and ZX-10R with discounts up to Rs 2.5 lakh.
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 launched with two new colour options - Lime Green and Candy Lime Green / Ebony - featuring updated graphics. Mechanically, the bike is unchanged from the 2025 model with the same 296cc parallel-twin engine and dual-channel ABS.
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 was launched in India on January 21, 2026 at Rs 3,17,000 (ex-showroom) - a Rs 26,000 reduction from the 2025 model's price of Rs 3,43,000, directly triggered by the Indian government's revised GST structure on motorcycles under 350cc.
The Kawasaki Ninja 300 has been a fixture in Indian garages since its BS6 relaunch in 2021 and has maintained a steady presence in the 300cc sports segment without any drastic changes. Kawasaki's strategy for this bike in India appears to be incremental - keep the core product stable, update cosmetics annually, and let the price adjustments do the heavy lifting. There's no publicly known successor or next-generation model for the Ninja 300 in the near term.