Kawasaki Z300 launched in India at ₹3.24 lakh ex-showroom

Kawasaki has launched the Z300 in India at ₹3.24 lakh (ex-showroom). It is based on the Ninja 300, shares a lot of its cycle parts with it, and is now the most affordable entry point into the Kawasaki Z lineup.

Price and variants

The Z300 costs ₹3.24 lakh ex-showroom. It comes in two colours: Candy Lime Green/Ebony and Metallic Carbon Gray/Ebony. Against its closest competitor, the 2026 KTM 390 Duke, the Z300 is ₹38,664 more expensive.

Engine and performance

The Z300 uses a 296cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin motor. It makes 39.4bhp at 11,000rpm and 26.3Nm at 10,000 rpm. The gearbox is a six-speed unit with a slip-and-assist clutch as standard. Dual-throttle valve technology is part of the package.

Chassis and hardware

The front suspension is a 37mm telescopic fork, and both ends run 17-inch alloy wheels. Braking is by a 290mm front and 220mm rear petal disc, with dual-channel ABS as standard. The fuel tank holds 17 litres, ground clearance is 140mm and the kerb weight is 175kg.

Features

• Z-shaped headlight section
• LCD console with speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and clock
• Dual-throttle valve technology
• Dual-channel ABS as standard

What it means for buyers

If you want a Kawasaki Z badge without paying for the bigger bikes in the range, the Z300 is now the cheapest way in at ₹3.24 lakh ex-showroom. The ₹38,664 premium over the 2026 KTM 390 Duke is the number to weigh against the Kawasaki badge, the 39.4bhp twin and the standard dual-channel ABS.