Kawasaki has unveiled the Z300 in India at an event in Bengaluru. It will be the entry-level motorcycle in the company’s Z series of streetfighters, according to The Bike Junction.
Key dates
- October 19: bookings open
- October 20: price, variants and full specifications to be announced
Engine and features
- Engine: 296cc, liquid-cooled parallel twin, shared with the Ninja 300
- Power: 39 hp and 26.1 Nm of torque
- Gearbox: six-speed
- Display: a TFT screen with smartphone connectivity
- Riding position: upright, with a wide handlebar
- Colours: green and black
What about the price?
Kawasaki has not announced the price. For reference, the Ninja 300 costs around ₹3.34 lakh ex-showroom. Some websites suggest a price near ₹3 lakh for the Z300, but those are estimates until the official announcement on October 20.
Likely rivals
The reports name the KTM 390 Duke and the TVS Apache RTR 310 as the main rivals. Mileage and top speed for India have not been announced, so we are not quoting any figures for them.
Running costs are part of the deal too, so you may want to read our tips to spend less on fuel.
Questions to think about
- What matters more in a first big bike: power, price or comfort?
- Would you wait for the official price before you book?
- Is a bigger engine worth it for city riding?
Sources: The Bike Junction, Sunday Guardian and Autocar India reports, as of October 13, 2026. Prices are not final.
