Ninja 300R

[brendonjw]

http://www.kawasaki.ca/model/STREET-...1518/Ninja-300

39 ponies and 27nm weighing in at 172kg wet if im reading that properly, could be a good lams bike with a little more go than the current 250's, it also has a slipper clutch, not sure it needs it but oh well. Doesnt look too bad to me and its good to see some more sub 600cc models coming out. Looks like Honda might be putting out a CBR500 early next year too along as rumours of a CBR400R

[ducatilover]

Looks to be a nicer bike than the grossly shit current lot I'd ride one (can't look at the wannabe big bike looks when you're on it) I do think it's a wee bit heavy for a small bike though, that's only 3kg lighter than my million year old 600

[tbs]

It would make a nice little commuter.
Having ridden the 250r on the track I'd say the slipper clutch would be a welcome addition.

[cameron.new]

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.

[tnarg]

Enjoy. I think I saw one out on my ride yesterday. Nice looking bike.

[cameron.new]

It was love at first sight haha. Yea they come in the Special Edition model (the one I have) and they also have Black, and White available in NZ. They are gonna own the LAMS market I reckon.

Can't say much for performance yet as she is still being broken in...

[Hellzie]

Nice bike Cameron.new

[LankyBastard]

Sweet looking machine mate! Didn't know they had arrived on our shores yet, congrats!!

[cameron.new]

Thanks guys, she's a beauty. Still haven't named her yet though

There are a couple around NZ but not sure on the Special Edition (Ebony/Green) colours.

There is a white one in Wellington and there could well be a back one in Auckland.

Once I break her in, I'll go show her off up in Auckland.

[Maha]

Thanks guys, she's a beauty. Still haven't named her yet though

There are a couple around NZ but not sure on the Special Edition (Ebony/Green) colours.

There is a white one in Wellington and there could well be a back one in Auckland.

Once I break her in, I'll go show her off up in Auckland.

The green/black is the choice of colour schemes for sure.
Pays to shop around, $1000 difference in price from store to store.

[LankyBastard]

The green/black is the choice of colour schemes for sure.
Well priced also.

Thought you may be on here recruiting for November.... it'll be well run in by then

[Kermit250]

Keep in mind with weight figures that only very recently have manufacturers starting becoming a little more honest with their weight figures. So the comment about a "million year old 600" being similar weight, in real life may be quite different.

They still aren't entirely there yet however as far as honest figures

Nice bike by the way, looks the business that's for sure!

[Maha]

Sweet looking machine mate! Didn't know they had arrived on our shores yet, congrats!!

Good point....

My bike is way cool and needs a good run up North somewhere soon

Well, as it so happens...there is a learner friendly three day tour of Northland roads coming in November...check the link in my sig.
Or look here ----->> http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...de-(16-18-Nov)

[ducatilover]

Keep in mind with weight figures that only very recently have manufacturers starting becoming a little more honest with their weight figures. So the comment about a "million year old 600" being similar weight, in real life may be quite different.

They still aren't entirely there yet however as far as honest figures

Nice bike by the way, looks the business that's for sure!

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

[Kermit250]

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

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