New paint schemes for the SE model in Canada

http://www.kawasaki.ca/media/_thumbs/9/0/e/90ea6677afb502b9d7fe7ffcb804d78e/w6oj3g1vja_14_ninja_300_se_lim_c.jpg

http://www.kawasaki.ca/media/_thumbs/0/d/c/0dcdd2f4e48deb7fbe5acdfee039b863/w6oj3g1vja_14ex300aesa_aus_wht_rf.jpg

The new SE schemes replaces last year's SE Green/Ebony and the Moondust Grey that was for the SE ABS. I'm not really feeling the 2014s SE colours though. Pearl Stardust White is now available in Canada and replaces the Passion Red; a step forward and a step backward here as both these colours look pretty sharp to me.

New paint schemes for the SE model in Canada

The new SE schemes replaces last year's SE Green/Ebony and the Moondust Grey that was for the SE ABS. I'm not really feeling the 2014s SE colours though. Pearl Stardust White is now available in Canada and replaces the Passion Red; a step forward and a step backward here as both these colours look pretty sharp to me.

The silly black tank on a white bike makes no sense to me.

The silly black tank on a white bike makes no sense to me.

Agreed. Too busy for my tastes. The new SE green/ebony looks especially horrible. The colour on the rims look awfully out of place.

Agreed. Too busy for my tastes. The new SE green/ebony looks especially horrible. The colour on the rims look awfully out of place.

Damn didn't even notice that. Dislike the xmas colors.

Would actually pay them extra for a flat neon green paint job.

I like my sportbikes brightly colored.

Guess I'll wait to see what they bring out in 2015

Idk who they let pic the color combinations, some look good, some ya wonder wtf were they drunk on... I like the orange one from Indonesia would be better solid orange though!!!

Barely off topic - Kawasaki Canada's site looks really clean to me. Like.

Yeah, not feeling the choice they made on gas tank colors. More solids...less craziness. Seems like black is here to stay, everywhere.

Wouldnt mind a black on black version but than again it'd be a solid color

Looks like they up'd the prices another $600 on each model. Before long a 300 will cost as much as a 600. Might have to start looking into Honda

Looks like they up'd the prices another $600 on each model. Before long a 300 will cost as much as a 600. Might have to start looking into Honda

I think the MSRP on the 2013's in Canada was $5299 for non-ABS. It went up by $100 CAD

I question if this is real

I think the MSRP on the 2013's in Canada was $5299 for non-ABS. It went up by $100 CAD

Crap, I forgot I was looking at Canadian prices.....eh.

I question if this is real

There is a YouTube video of someone with the white one, revving it

There is a YouTube video of someone with the white one, revving it

Link to it?

Mechanical changes? New features?

Anything interesting other than pain scheme?

Using phone, so YouTube hard to finangle. Here is the link for it
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x18bOIBzyYw&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dx18bOIBzyYw

Using phone, so YouTube hard to finangle. Here is the link for it
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x18bOIBzyYw&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dx18bOIBzyYw

Even more questionable as the cheek engine light is on since start up.

I question if this is real

Link to it?

Even more questionable as the cheek engine light is on since start up.

https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/2727748211/c3d0981ae770f926eedf4eda7505b006.jpeg

These pics with all color choices are already up on the main Kawasaki Canada site: (link (http://www.kawasaki.ca/product/ninja-300-se))


((but maybe that's just what the NSA wants us to believe...))

https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/2727748211/c3d0981ae770f926eedf4eda7505b006.jpeg

These pics with all color choices are already up on the main Kawasaki Canada site: (link (http://www.kawasaki.ca/product/ninja-300-se))


((but maybe that's just what the NSA wants us to believe...))

Then that sucks for the guy in the vid

Yuck! What where they thinking. Those graphics are ugly. And the black tank on the white bike looks so out of place.

I question if this is real

Yes they're real... real ugly.

Mechanical changes? New features?

Anything interesting other than pain scheme?

I agree... the new schemes are painful. But don't hold your breath for any mechanical changes. The 2008-2012s were mechanically the same year to year.

gotta have that red rim tape on a green bike

:werd:

It's only paint and stickers yo! It's what's underneath that counts.

shouldnt she be sayin :werd: hahahaha
https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/2727748211/c3d0981ae770f926eedf4eda7505b006.jpeg

Haha still wonder who the heck designs the color schemes??? All of them seem a bit off, thrown together, an unfinished :(
Heck yea this orange is sweeeeeet, lets throw a black tank on every color an see if anyone notices we are lazy an possibly color blind

I don't like the dab of red on the second one. I'd rather have it just black and white.

Yes they're real... real ugly.



I agree... the new schemes are painful. But don't hold your breath for any mechanical changes. The 2008-2012s were mechanically the same year to year.

Were there any recalls on 2008-2012?

Were there any recalls on 2008-2012?

Probly sorted the recalls on the 250's in the 80's or 90's... Not many mostly new things come out without hiccups.

I'll probably stick with a used 2013. So the MSRP for a 2014 is only $100 more? Are they offering the Gray in the US?

To whomever rated my post "bad" about the 2014 being $600 more, obviously didn't read all of the post in the thread where I said "crap, forgot those were Canadian prices" which at approx. $600 more than in the u.s... So....:flipthebird: :p

Were there any recalls on 2008-2012?

Yes, there was a recall for 2009-2010 versions for a potential hole in the case, somewhere down near the gear selector. It was showing up as leaks on a number of bikes.

The database for all official recalls can be searched here:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchVehicles

Wish they would recall the cdi on 08 thru 12. They still haven't gotten mine fixed.

That database is fun to look through. I saw the 300 recall, and you can look at each of the individual complaints that were submitted. I am 99.6% sure we all know who submitted this one to the NHTSA:

BAD WOBBLE THRU HANDLE BARS ON DECELERATION FROM ABOUT 100 KMPH. IF YOU LIFT YOUR HANDS OFF THE BARS ABOUT 1 CENTIMETRE THE BIKE SLOWS DOWN & BARS SHAKE VERY BADLY, HAS MAJOR POTENTIAL TO CAUSE CRASH.THE CURE IS TO REPLACE THE STOCK BEARINGS WITH TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS.HAS AFFECTED EVERY KAWASAKI NINJA 250 SINCE 1996 & THE SAME IN THE 2012 & ABOVE NINJA 300 DUE TO POOR BEARING CHOICE AT FACTORY & SWAME PATS USED ON THE 250 AS WELL AS 300.USUALLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AROUND THE 5000 KILOMETER MARK WITH TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS AS WOBBLE/SHAKE IS SO BAD.

That database is fun to look through. I saw the 300 recall, and you can look at each of the individual complaints that were submitted. I am 99.6% sure we all know who submitted this one to the NHTSA:

first I have seen this, so were the bearings replaced? or is this something we have to do ourselves? I have a 2012 that i bought new at dealer

No - that wasn't a recall, it's just one of the complaints that was submitted by someone to the NHTSA about their ninjette. There's a well-known poster here who is about as excited with high-quality tapered roller bearings as any individual can possibly be, and considers the stock stuff to be insufficient.

Ah

To whomever rated my post "bad" about the 2014 being $600 more, obviously didn't read all of the post in the thread where I said "crap, forgot those were Canadian prices" which at approx. $600 more than in the u.s... So....:flipthebird: :p

:Cry:

Wish they would recall the cdi on 08 thru 12. They still haven't gotten mine fixed.

Yeah, ditto. Mine is going bad too.

:Cry:

Not crying about it, just wish people would read before rating

Not crying about it, just wish people would read before rating

What dose it even mater? The rating system is pointless :thumbup:

What dose it even mater? The rating system is pointless :thumbup:

But it can let folks know they are helpful, or not, also sometimes it's just fun to thumb folks

it's just fun to thumb folks

I bet it is :rolleyes:

:thumbup:

They need to stop with these stupid SE colour schemes and stick to solid colours.
Anyone know when they will unveil the new colours for the supersports? I would love a 636 in red...

Folks here in Asia have not been thrilled with the new colors either

We have all three, Green,White & Orange

The good thing is fairings from 2013 Kawasaki are cheap here especially if you take them without decals

So some are buying the White & basically converting it to all black
using the 2013 fairings

I actually like the way the white one looks a lot.

the orange one is the best looking imo

The fairings are so bulky and ugly, they had to put some crazy paint schemes to make it look better.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-MHzmGh7/0/X2/i-MHzmGh7-X2.gif

:pound:

I actually like the way the white one looks a lot.

I agree yo, the white one isn't too bad. It'd be better with a white gas tank, but I still like it

I'm usually all for some stickers... But :puke:

No - that wasn't a recall, it's just one of the complaints that was submitted by someone to the NHTSA about their ninjette. There's a well-known poster here who is about as excited with high-quality tapered roller bearings as any individual can possibly be, and considers the stock stuff to be insufficient.

I guess csmith12

Nope. :)

huh?!?!?!?1, hahahahahahha

I love high-quality tapered roller bearings as much as the next guy. :crazyloco:

if the tank on the white one was white, it would look ok

Nope. :)

Oh whoops, wrong Chris, I meant the one with the pregen. Is it choneofakind

Still nope. :)

kkim?

Where'd that guy go anyway there are a billion helpful posts authored by him.

:lol:

I do use those bearings. They're pretty good at getting rid of the slop in the stem, but when all things are considered, they're really just bearings.

I think I can guess in one guess who it is :)

I remember that thread, lol.

Was going to buy them based on the durability and fitment claims.
Honestly if the piece was that cheap, why not include it from the factory.?:D

kkim?

Where'd that guy go anyway there are a billion helpful posts authored by him.

I'd say it was Alex...or Maybe jiggles, he hated everything on his when he got it! Haha it stalled, was a death trap, was the worst bike ever put out and was sure to fail, haha or something along those lines

Haha, I also know who it is. Actually it's not hard to Google the issue and run across the thread from another forum to figure out who the guilty party is.

old3? My curiosity is totally getting the best of me.

Haha, I also know who it is. Actually it's not hard to Google the issue and run across the thread from another forum to figure out who the guilty party is.

You win... :first: you win :pound:
Hahaha

No - that wasn't a recall, it's just one of the complaints that was submitted by someone to the NHTSA about their ninjette. There's a well-known poster here who is about as excited with high-quality tapered roller bearings as any individual can possibly be, and considers the stock stuff to be insufficient.

I still do, but that report to NHTSA wasn't from me. :thumbup:

Guilty of what exactly? Fixing the factory's OEM substandard bearings? Apparently, somebody else did it long before I did, thus the kit. Why nobody else seems to mind the steering slop is the mystery. Ignorance is bliss I suppose?

Guilty of nothing at all, don't worry! :) 75% of entertainment on forums is needling those that have interesting or unique opinions to share. You appreciate decent steering head bearings, we get it. :thumbup:

^ Exactly. Comment was made with tongue in cheek. Besides, nothing to worry about since you're innocent so we'll move onto the next suspect :thumbup:

I thought I felt the searing heat of hot tar and feathers being prepared! :eek:

I am used to a dramatically more precision from a decade of KTM/Husqvarna street bikes, super moto and MX race bikes. How guys ride these Kaws (cows) with that head slop I'll never get. "You only understand the best you've tried" is commonly applied to suspension mods/adjustments. I think the same applies here. Plenty don't seem to notice the steering issue at all. It isn't normal but you've heard my opinion already.

My decel steering wobble has returned about 20% of the time, but the sticky Conti race/sumoto tire on the front is hammered from heavy braking and hard steering. Quite a bit of serious cupping so business as usual. The frame solidity is still there post bearing swap. A fresh tire will erase the occasional wobble again for 2500 miles or so.

I thought I felt the searing heat of hot tar and feathers being prepared! :eek:

Haha no tar or feathers... But got info about sloppy bearings brought up, an the solution in this thread! :thumbup:

so just new schemes and no spec changes?

so just new schemes and no spec changes?

Not that I know of (spec changes)...mighta fixed the popping out upper fairing people are talking about? Kawi's holding both the US Dealer meeting and the Gaslamp Takeover this week in SD, so we'll see!

Wonder if we'll be getting the same colors as Australia (http://www.kawasaki.com.au/motorcycles/sport/2014-ninja-300) again...

Not that I know of (spec changes)...mighta fixed the popping out upper fairing people are talking about? Kawi's holding both the US Dealer meeting and the Gaslamp Takeover this week in SD, so we'll see!

Wonder if we'll be getting the same colors as Australia (http://www.kawasaki.com.au/motorcycles/sport/2014-ninja-300) again...

Well US Site is updated (http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/product-specifications.aspx?scid=6&id=785) - aside from the price increases on all the non-ABS...the ABS equipped SE price stayed the same

old3? My curiosity is totally getting the best of me.

did ya really need to use the mention tag when guessing who?

Hmm - now ABS is only a $300 bump from the non-ABS versions. Would be very hard to turn down at this point, if only they released the ABS versions in better colors.

EDIT: Just saw the the ABS non-SE is now offered in Black, which probably will be reasonably attractive to folks. But they've also dropped the all-white from all versions, which seems surprising as well.

Hmm - now ABS is only a $300 bump from the non-ABS versions. Would be very hard to turn down at this point, if only they released the ABS versions in better colors.

EDIT: Just saw the the ABS non-SE is now offered in Black, which probably will be reasonably attractive to folks. But they've also dropped the all-white from all versions, which seems surprising as well.

We're exclusive now :thumbup: But would you have considered another 300 if the PS White were available with ABS (or selling your non-ABS one)?

I find it strange that there aren't more options for solids (red, green, grey etc). At least just one more to supplement the black. Instead, it seems that they are offering all the colors this year with an optional ABS trim.

Damn, I hated the color options for the 2014s so much, I bought the last 2013 they had in stock. Too gaudy for my taste.

Strange they dropped the white. It seemed to be the favorite and fastest selling paint scheme around here any how.

My gf had to drive hours to find a dealer that had white when she got hers.

For some reason KAwaski USA is not loading ...

and I googled the new color scemes and see an orange with a black tank and a white with a black tank? and they both look crappy

why wont the page load .... ! argghhh!:confused:

For some reason KAwaski USA is not loading ...

and I googled the new color scemes and see an orange with a black tank and a white with a black tank? and they both look crappy

why wont the page load .... ! argghhh!:confused:

The orange is not available in the US so luckily that's one less mess you'll be seeing!

looks good to me
http://www.kawasaki.com/FusePlayerAPI/GetScaledImage.aspx?maxw=640&maxh=480&img=~/CMS/Products/ActionShots/9587dd35-cdfd-439e-818e-de02f680df6e.jpg
If they had this last year I would have gotten it w/ABS over my better looking star dust white and no ABS.

Mine looks just like that - 300 ABS - because I only got it on Saturday & haven't ridden it enough to get it dirty or smooshed yet... I only have about an hour on it so far, and before that, just my MSF course on a Honda Rebel 250.

looks good to me
http://www.kawasaki.com/FusePlayerAPI/GetScaledImage.aspx?maxw=640&maxh=480&img=~/CMS/Products/ActionShots/9587dd35-cdfd-439e-818e-de02f680df6e.jpg
If they had this last year I would have gotten it w/ABS over my better looking star dust white and no ABS.

They did have this last year, didn't they? Or do you mean the ABS version? 2013 had the same color, yes, that one looks good. The other 2 color options sucked! If I was going to get one like that, give me a 2013 for nearly $1000 less, thank you. :thumbup:

They did have this last year, didn't they? Or do you mean the ABS version? 2013 had the same color, yes, that one looks good. The other 2 color options sucked! If I was going to get one like that, give me a 2013 for nearly $1000 less, thank you. :thumbup:

I would have liked ABS and that only came in green plus I do not have your negotiating skills.

I would have got abs if the store had one when I went :thumbup:

UK is getting the Special Edition now - had a feeling that we would.

Oh well, I still like our all-green babies :)

UK is getting the Special Edition now - had a feeling that we would.

Oh well, I still like our all-green babies :)

Y'all have the best looking colors I've seen for 2014 IMO

Have I mentioned the black tank looks out of place in all but the black bikes??? Yuck

:whathesaid: Completely tacky. What were they thinking?!?

I haven't a clue... Daaaaaang we have waaaaay to many black tanks, lets give them to America. Haha def would like to hear the real story.

Um, black is cheaper? I don't know. Can't imagine why they'd do that. That is one of the main reasons I went with a 2013 instead of a 2014.

:pound: I doubt black is cheaper, could be though.
2013 def had better paint schemes, you checked out the UK paint schemes? Pretty sweet, how we got lamed with black tanks for all, the world may never know. Anybody got the paint guy at Kawasaki in their roladex?

I went for orange black, in real it looks better :)

its 300cc SE ABS

its in thailand...

I went for orange black, in real it looks better :)

its 300cc SE ABS

its in thailand...

That's a hot color scheme! I wish they'd release more colors here.

that does look pretty cool, you hardly notice the black tank.

that does look pretty cool, you hardly notice the black tank.

Unlike the white :(

Unlike the white :(

they should have made the white have a white tank, lol.
that black just looks mismatched.

might just wait for the 2013s to go on sale at the dealership.

That orange does look pretty sweet :thumbup:... Still not a fan of black tanks on colored bikes

Orange can get a way with the black tank but white looks horrible.

orange and black is nice combination, i like it :)

True... It's def not the worst color scheme ever, the orange def pops, guess I'm more into single colors

Mechanical changes? New features?

Anything interesting other than pain scheme?

I highly doubt they will change much of anything at all other than paint for 3-4 years.