Kawasaki India has launched the Z300 at Rs 3.24 lakh (ex-showroom). The company says Indian customers will be the first in the world to get the new Z300 motorcycle. The announcement does not say when other markets will get it, but bookings for India have already started.
The Kawasaki Z300 is powered by a 296 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that makes 40 PS of power and 26.3 Nm of torque. The motorcycle weighs 175 kg, has a 785 mm seat height, comes in two colours, and Kawasaki has said that the deliveries will start from October 19.
Price, Colours and Deliveries
₹3.24 lakh (ex-showroom) gets a buyer a twin-cylinder engine, a 6-speed gearbox, a slipper clutch and ABS. On paper, that is a good amount of hardware for the money. Kawasaki has launched the Z300 in two colours – Candy Lime Green and Metallic Carbon Gray. Green is the shade most closely linked to Kawasaki, so Candy Lime Green is the obvious choice for buyers who want the motorcycle to stand out. Metallic Carbon Gray is the quieter option and will look more subtle.
Kawasaki’s claim that Indian riders will be the first in the world to ride the Z300 is a good talking point, but it says nothing about how the motorcycle behaves on the road. If the claim holds, early buyers will also have no overseas reviews or owner feedback to lean on.
Engine and Gearbox
The Z300 uses a 296 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine. Kawasaki quotes 40 PS at 11,000 rpm and 26.3 Nm at 10,000 rpm. Power goes to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch. Given that it is a parallel-twin engine, it usually runs smoother at high revs than a single-cylinder engine of similar size.
The clutch helps. An assist and slipper clutch reduces the effort needed at the lever and helps prevent the rear wheel from hopping during hard downshifts. Given the power and torque figures, the Kawasaki Z300 needs these kind of assists given how good these numbers are for a 300cc motorcycle.
Chassis, suspension and brakes
The Z300 is built around a steel tube-diamond frame. Suspension is a 37 mm telescopic fork at the front and a rear monoshock with adjustable preload. Preload adjustment lets riders set up the rear for their own weight or for riding with a pillion.
Braking is handled by petal discs at both ends, 290 mm at the front and 220 mm at the rear, with ABS. The factory tyres are from MRF, so the setup looks aimed at everyday riding rather than track use. The dimensions are friendly. Seat height is 785 mm, which should suit a wide range of Indian riders. The 17-litre tank is generous for a 300 cc motorcycle and should help with range.
Design and features
The Z300 gets a triple LED headlight and Z-shaped shrouds. The handlebar is wide and raised, which should give an upright, relaxed riding position and good leverage in city traffic. The instrument panel is a full-LCD unit.
A USB Type-C outlet is offered as an optional accessory, subject to availability. That is a small miss. Riders use their phones daily for navigation and music, and a charging port should be standard on a new motorcycle in 2026, not an extra that may or may not be in stock.
ALSO READ: Triumph Tiger 1200 Unveiled, Coming to India In March 2027 – All You Need To Know
Who is the Z300 for?
The Z300 looks aimed at riders stepping up from smaller motorcycles who want a bigger engine without a big jump in size or weight. The 785 mm seat and 175 kg kerb weight keep it manageable in traffic, and the slipper clutch makes it forgiving for newer riders.
The 17-litre tank and 40 PS also make highway runs realistic. That suits a rider who wants one motorcycle for the daily commute and the occasional weekend trip, rather than a dedicated track tool. Riders who want performance will look at bigger engines, but the Z300 is not trying to be that motorcycle.
What is still unclear
Several details that matter to buyers are missing from the information shared so far. These include a claimed mileage figure, tyre sizes, fork travel, warranty terms and whether the display supports smartphone connectivity. The announcement also lists one price and does not mention variants. Peak figures sell a motorcycle on launch day, but running costs and ownership terms decide whether owners stay happy.
The takeaway
On paper, the Z300 is built to be easy to live with. The 785 mm seat height, 175 kg kerb weight, raised handlebar and slipper clutch all point in that direction, and 40 PS is enough to keep a rider interested without being intimidating. For people starting out, this might just be a bit extra. Kawasaki is leaning on price and the India-first claim rather than a long features list. The spec sheet is a good start.
You can follow Smartprix on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Google News. Visit smartprix.com for the latest tech and auto news, reviews, and guides.
