Imagine being a new motorcyclist who is a Kawasaki fan and wants to enter the world of sporting bikes. Chances are that you will have to look at another brand, because the smallest Ninja is at your disposal today the Ninja 500. And we all know that this is not particularly suitable for a first rider. 51 hp, after all, is not a joke if you have no kind of earlier sports bike experience. Fortunately for you, it seems that Kawasaki wants to change that in 2026 by introducing a smaller Ninja to be below 500. This is what we know.
Kawasaki certifies the Ninja 300 for the United States of America
The news comes out directly The California Air Resources Board. It contains Kawasaki’s 2026 archives, which have a new EX300GT model in addition to the usual suspects. Looking back on the usual model codes of Team Green, we can confirm that this is the Ninja 300. The Ninja 500 is, for example, EX500 and the Ninja 650 is EX650.
However, this is not a completely new sports bike, because Kawasaki has already sold the Ninja 300 here until 2017 (with the model code EX300). It is a movement that some of you might leave stunned, but as we said, the smallest Ninja is now the 500. So a 300 would be nicely in the line -up and broaden the Kawasaki customer base. It will be interesting to see how the brand prices are bike, because the Ninja 500 is already priced quite competitively for $ 5,299.
The Kawasaki Ninja 300 will use a 296cc parallel-twin engine
Unlike this, it also appears that the Ninja 300 will have a 296cc, parallel-twin engine. This is identical to the 2017 model, so you can expect the same 38 hp and 19 pound-foot. That would make it one of the most powerful 300cc sports bikes on the market. However, a new Drieweg Katalytic converter is new before 2026. That is two more than the Versys 300, which uses the same P-twin engine.
What about substantiation, do you ask? We expect them to be identical to the Ninja 300 that is sold in India. A tubular steel chassis keeps everything together, while it is hung on telescopic forks and a monoshock. 17-inch wheels, each with a Single-Petal Rotor, complete the package. Let’s hope that Kawasaki will adjust the function list. We say that because the Ninja 300 Slothoorns with the CFMoto 300SS, which you spoil with a TFT, Slipper coupling, Dual-Channel ABS, LED lights and smartphone connectivity.
2025 Kawasaki Ninja 300 important specifications
Engine | 296cc, parallel-twin |
Current | 38 hp |
Couple | 19 LB-FT |
Transfer | Six -speed gearbox |
Chassis | Tube steel |
Delay | Telescopic forks/Monoshock (F/R) |
Wheels | 17/17-inch Alloys |
Weight | 394 pounds |
Tank capacity | 4.5 Gallons |
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