2017 Ninja 300 ABS Winter Test Edition.

broken neck · November 22nd, 2016, 05:19 PM

While browsing on the US website:

https://www.kawasaki.com/Products/20...r-Test-Edition

150 rear tire
Higher windshield
Rear seat cowl
Matte black paint with winter session graphic

Also available in Canadian market

csmith12 · November 22nd, 2016, 05:27 PM

Awesome!

JohnnyBravo · November 22nd, 2016, 05:37 PM

That's pretty sweet... Happy 50th kawi

Mohawk · November 23rd, 2016, 04:34 AM

Ah now I see, "Winter test" being the black unpainted fairings that race teams tend to use, black because they are Carbon fibre, these aren't

Silly Kawasaki, they should just have called it "Noir" like Ducati etc, as in the Black Edition !

Triple Jim · November 23rd, 2016, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mohawk

...they should just have called it "Noir" like Ducati etc, as in the Black Edition !

No, it's Japanese, so 黒 (Kuro).

broken neck · November 23rd, 2016, 06:52 PM

Yep...

Noir Mat... Would sound nice...

Mechanikrazy · November 26th, 2016, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

No, it's Japanese, so 黒 (Kuro).

Agreed they should have used some other naming convention. I don't think most people will know "Winter test". Whereas "Black Edition/SBK Winter/Kuro/Noir" would just inherently sound cool from a marketing perspective.

Pretty looking bike. Wonder if it means a 150 is ultimately in store for the next round.

JohnnyBravo · November 27th, 2016, 05:27 AM

It says it runs a 150, but clearly they put 140 in the specs .?!

Ducati999 · November 27th, 2016, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

It says it runs a 150, but clearly they put 140 in the specs .?!

My guess is that they just did a copy and paste of the "spec sheet" and not a full write up for this specific model

choneofakind · November 27th, 2016, 10:37 AM

150 on a 300... geeeezzzz. I'm sure it looks sweet, but still...

Maybe they're phasing new stuff in slowly to hold off a model update?

EDIT: spec sheet that I'm seeing in the link says 140.

snot · November 27th, 2016, 12:31 PM

I like the graphics and taller windscreen.

However, the color scheme for the 2017 in blue is my favorite.

JohnnyBravo · November 27th, 2016, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

150 on a 300... geeeezzzz. I'm sure it looks sweet, but still...

Maybe they're phasing new stuff in slowly to hold off a model update?

I know some folks that wanna 200 rear... 300 might be even better; I mean who needs to corner when it looks good right... an that amazin zero gravity super fancy windscreen

choneofakind · November 27th, 2016, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

I know some folks that wanna 200 rear... 300 might be even better

Who needs a kickstand anyways??

JohnnyBravo · November 27th, 2016, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

Who needs a kickstand anyways??

Just put some airbags an lay it on the ground, it'll stay

Swann · November 30th, 2016, 05:42 AM

I noticed the still have it on a 4.00 inch rear rim.

allanoue · November 30th, 2016, 08:58 AM

cbreater · December 1st, 2016, 04:49 AM

More importantly than size of the rubber, is the quality of it, as it appears they actually show some decent OEM rubber on that one with Bridgestone S20's.

Zaph42 · December 1st, 2016, 08:45 AM

Finally a 300 ninja with tires you don't immediately have to remove when you buy the bike.

The width is important. Very few people on this forum recognize the original 140 tire sizing for what it is - a budgetary concession only, and not optimal on a 4" rim.

I like that windshield too. Looks like it doesn't have the two ribs the original has. Those ribs make it hard to put on number plates.

rgx107 · December 1st, 2016, 09:16 AM

I am starting to worry about 2017 EU models, both the Ninja 300 and Z300 are gone from the european site. People looking for this kind of bike are probably making their minds up soon so they can order and have the bike delivered in spring. I don't understand what Kawasaki are waiting for.

Zaph42 · December 1st, 2016, 09:36 AM

I would imagine the 300 is going to get the same exhaust that the new Versys 300 is getting. It's Euro4 approved and they probably just aren't done adapting it to the Ninja.

Euro4 is a monsterous pain in the ass for all the makers. Give them time.

Elongo06 · December 6th, 2016, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

I like the graphics and taller windscreen.

However, the color scheme for the 2017 in blue is my favorite.

Yeah that blue is pretty hot.

Abu_Mishary · December 7th, 2016, 06:30 PM

I honestly think they should come up with a USD fork instead.

Mechanikrazy · December 7th, 2016, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abu_Mishary

I honestly think they should come up with a USD fork instead.

Probably not worth the cost. Also, the modders would probably cry foul now that Ohlins has a cartridge kit for the regular forks, and people can buy gold valve emulators as a cheaper option.

Abu_Mishary · December 8th, 2016, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mechanikrazy

Probably not worth the cost. Also, the modders would probably cry foul now that Ohlins has a cartridge kit for the regular forks, and people can buy gold valve emulators as a cheaper option.

Hahahaha...

November 22nd, 2016, 05:19 PM	#1
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JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	It says it runs a 150, but clearly they put 140 in the specs .?! __________________________________________________

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November 23rd, 2016, 04:34 AM	#4
Mohawk ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Bristol, UK Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): ZZR250, VFR800 Posts: 478	Ah now I see, "Winter test" being the black unpainted fairings that race teams tend to use, black because they are Carbon fibre, these aren't Silly Kawasaki, they should just have called it "Noir" like Ducati etc, as in the Black Edition !

November 23rd, 2016, 06:52 PM	#6
broken neck ninjette.org guru Name: Thomas Location: Montréal Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Special Edition (sold), 2017 CRF250 Rally Posts: 384	Yep... Noir Mat... Would sound nice...

November 27th, 2016, 10:37 AM	#10
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	150 on a 300... geeeezzzz. I'm sure it looks sweet, but still... Maybe they're phasing new stuff in slowly to hold off a model update? EDIT: spec sheet that I'm seeing in the link says 140.

November 30th, 2016, 05:42 AM	#15
Swann ninjette.org member Name: Jake Location: Manila Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 250R Posts: 135	I noticed the still have it on a 4.00 inch rear rim.

November 30th, 2016, 08:58 AM	#16
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cbreater ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Oct 2015 Motorcycle(s): 16' S1000RR, 04' CB919, CRF150/230, 07' 250R Posts: 41	More importantly than size of the rubber, is the quality of it, as it appears they actually show some decent OEM rubber on that one with Bridgestone S20's.

December 1st, 2016, 08:45 AM	#18
Zaph42 ninjette.org sage Name: John Location: Appleton, WI Join Date: Apr 2015 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 (race), Ninja 1000 (road) Posts: 504	Finally a 300 ninja with tires you don't immediately have to remove when you buy the bike. The width is important. Very few people on this forum recognize the original 140 tire sizing for what it is - a budgetary concession only, and not optimal on a 4" rim. I like that windshield too. Looks like it doesn't have the two ribs the original has. Those ribs make it hard to put on number plates. __________________________________________________ Ninja 300 - CCS Ultralight Thunderbike Racing I want to "like" your post but I can't due to forum rules. Sorry.

December 1st, 2016, 09:16 AM	#19
rgx107 ninjette.org member Name: Rolf Location: Sweden Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 70	I am starting to worry about 2017 EU models, both the Ninja 300 and Z300 are gone from the european site. People looking for this kind of bike are probably making their minds up soon so they can order and have the bike delivered in spring. I don't understand what Kawasaki are waiting for.

December 1st, 2016, 09:36 AM	#20
Zaph42 ninjette.org sage Name: John Location: Appleton, WI Join Date: Apr 2015 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 (race), Ninja 1000 (road) Posts: 504	I would imagine the 300 is going to get the same exhaust that the new Versys 300 is getting. It's Euro4 approved and they probably just aren't done adapting it to the Ninja. Euro4 is a monsterous pain in the ass for all the makers. Give them time. __________________________________________________ Ninja 300 - CCS Ultralight Thunderbike Racing I want to "like" your post but I can't due to forum rules. Sorry.

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