Ninja 300 returns at ₹3.34 lakh

Kawasaki quietly launched the 2027 Ninja 300 with a price tag that's a noticeable jump from before. Refreshed graphics and revised tyres headline the update—but is it enough to justify the premium in a crowded supersport segment?

What's actually new here?

The 2027 refresh brings new tyre compound for better grip and handling, plus refreshed graphics. Engine, frame, and running gear carry over unchanged. Single variant, single colour: take it or leave it. Updates feel incremental, not transformative.

Priced way above rivals

At ₹3.34 lakh, the Ninja 300 costs 2.5× more than the Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 (₹1.3L) and ₹1 lakh more than the KTM 250 Duke (₹2.3L). Kawasaki isn't chasing volume—they're targeting buyers who want brand heritage and twin-cylinder character.

296cc twin-cylinder engine

26 hp and 27 Nm from a refined, fuel-injected parallel-twin. Delivers lively, linear power and sips fuel at 35–40 kmpl. 8-litre tank, 168 kg kerb weight. Not the most powerful, but proven reliable and easy to handle for learners.

Caught between old and new

The segment has evolved. KTM 250 Duke offers more power for less. Pulsar NS 200 costs half the price. Ninja 300's strength is heritage, reliability, and character—not performance leadership. Buyers here make a deliberate choice, not a default one.

A holding pattern, not bold

The 2027 update keeps the Ninja 300 alive but feels stretched. Price increase will sting loyal fans; minimal changes won't sway value shoppers. Real payoff depends on long-term reliability and resale value once units hit the road.