Ninja 300R

[ducatilover]

Wow! ok I retract my statement.

That surprised me, most bikes I've weighed have been quite different to manf spec's up until about 2007-2008 ish

My 600 was claimed to be 195 dry.
But it's not quite normal.
I do imagine the 300R would hide its weight better though being a twin and not as fat around the belly as mine

[Glowerss]

Congrats on a fantastic looking bike. Didn't know they were on our shores yet, they were only announced a few months ago.

Be interested to see a report from somebody who owns one! If I had the coin I'd own one for sure.

[actungbaby]

Don't know if anyone else has splurged on one yet but I have been crazy enough to acquire the first one in the Waikato

Still scared as hell riding it as I am a little rusty and haven't owned a bike in 4 years but am loving every second on her.

Nice mate love the 25o so the 300 got to be cool

[actungbaby]

Probably is quite accurate as I've had mine weighed 175kg without oil, coolant and petrol

I took my cbx 400 had weighed at my dads work with full tank petrol oil was 440.00 lbs

that was back in the day on chch weigh bridge

I dont think weight figures from factory even included air in the tires hehe

And think fork angle matters for actuall feel i sat on cagiva 650 and felt like bloody elphant yuk

What piece of junk the vfr 800 in the same shop felt so much better compact and cagiva was a twin

[ducatilover]

That's bang on 200kg (maths in my brain), that's light!
Steering angle, riding position and C.O.G make the difference, my 600 feels heavier than it did with the factory triple clamp off set because it has a shit load more trail, and it's lost over 20kg

[cameron.new]

Congrats on a fantastic looking bike. Didn't know they were on our shores yet, they were only announced a few months ago.

Be interested to see a report from somebody who owns one! If I had the coin I'd own one for sure.

I'm no seasoned professional but i'll try get a a review when I can. She needs some riding time first though.

[GrayWolf]

I wonder if its just a 'modernised/tuned version of this motor?

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/kaw...ffect_1988.php


http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/mod...aki_gpz305.htm

I cant see them developing a whole new engine for this, The current 250 twin can just about be traced back to the original 250 scorpion of the late 70's..

[cameron.new]

I wonder if its just a 'modernised/tuned version of this motor?

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/kaw...ffect_1988.php


http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/mod...aki_gpz305.htm

I cant see them developing a whole new engine for this, The current 250 twin can just about be traced back to the original 250 scorpion of the late 70's..

From what I have been told, It's just a stroked out version of the Ninja 250r engine.

[Reubix]

Took one for a test ride and it's not bad. Not leaps and bounds over a CBR250R though and the extra 2.5k seems to be sunk into styling - it's a very sexy bike! Lemme know what that bloody 'ECO' symbol is for on the dash.

Personally I'm gonna hang around until March and see if the CBR500R gives me a tickle.

[sil3nt]

Lemme know what that bloody 'ECO' symbol is for on the dash.

lights up when you are being a good little boy and getting the best MPG.

Wouldn't mind trying one of the new 300s.

[scott411]

lights up when you are being a good little boy and getting the best MPG.

Wouldn't mind trying one of the new 300s.

Hamilton MC will have the demo fleet of KAwasaki's in a couple of weeks, Motorad have them this weekend, then New Plymouth Motorcycles for a week, then to Hamilton for a week

[f2dz]

Read a couple of reviews, nothing that stellar really. I'll stick to the 250 for now.

In four or so years when their price drops I'd probably consider it, but I'd rather grab the 636 by then.

[cowboyz]

the 300R is the smartest thing kawasaki has done since the 250R.

Remodelling the EX250 to look sporty and apealing won kawasaki huge favours with the L platers... and now they have done it again with the Lams. Someone there is earning their money.

[Glowerss]

the 300R is the smartest thing kawasaki has done since the 250R.

Remodelling the EX250 to look sporty and apealing won kawasaki huge favours with the L platers... and now they have done it again with the Lams. Someone there is earning their money.

Shame they're horrendously overpriced for what they are. Nearly $10,000 brand new is ludicrous. You can buy a brand new 650ninja for that amount.

If Hondas new 500s are priced reasonably, I'd expect them to outsell the kwackas pretty heavily.

[cowboyz]

Ha!! IF Hondas are reasonably priced??? Your serious? If kwakas were so badly priced there wouldn't be a waiting list!!