Ninja 300 Release date guess???

rph12 · September 13th, 2012, 10:28 PM

Question: Did they give any sort of idea as to when the 2013 Ninja 300 will arrive at dealers? I plan on putting my down payment in tmrw or Monday.

If they haven't, is there a general area of time which they normally release in?

Also: When do you expect to see two brothers and other aftermarket companies announce their gear for the 300??

Can't wait for this by the way...some extra highway oomph with updated looks is definitely enough for a college kid to say "forget eating" and put the money towards a bike...

Jiggles · September 13th, 2012, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rph12

Also: When do you expect to see two brothers and other aftermarket companies announce their gear for the 300??

Hopefully never

Monkeytofu · September 13th, 2012, 10:36 PM

You would betray the pregen brotherhood like this? We shall cast you from our highest peak, unto the dustiest street with only the stock tires at your disposal.

rph12 · September 13th, 2012, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeytofu

You would betray the pregen brotherhood like this? We shall cast you from our highest peak, unto the dustiest street with only the stock tires at your disposal.

for an extra ~47cc's and fuel injection with updated displays and styles like that...uhhh...hell yes...every time...

menikmati · September 13th, 2012, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rph12

Also: When do you expect to see two brothers and other aftermarket companies announce their gear for the 300??

Can't wait for this by the way...some extra highway oomph with updated looks is definitely enough for a college kid to say "forget eating" and put the money towards a bike...

If you're in college I wouldn't put a brand new bike on the top of your priorities list, especially something that will put you into a hole about $5-6k deep.

I'm just saying this since you already have a pre-gen.

rph12 · September 13th, 2012, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menikmati

If you're in college I wouldn't put a brand new bike on the top of your priorities list, especially something that will put you into a hole about $5-6k deep.

I'm just saying this since you already have a pre-gen.

I have no bike as of now. I sold mine back in July. I've saved up mone ysince then and plan on putting 2k down and doing three years financing...figure it'll come out to about 100-110 a month plus insurance...which I am able to afford (well paid internships are well paid)

menikmati · September 13th, 2012, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rph12

I have no bike as of now. I sold mine back in July. I've saved up mone ysince then and plan on putting 2k down and doing three years financing...figure it'll come out to about 100-110 a month plus insurance...which I am able to afford (well paid internships are well paid)

Update your profileeeeeeeeeeeeeee..

Jiggles · September 13th, 2012, 10:55 PM

rph12 · September 14th, 2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Thanks jig haha. Yeah, my profile needs updating, haven' been on since I sold it.

Anyway, can a mod dump this thread? No one is even attempting to discuss the original thread topic.

vman1313 · September 14th, 2012, 09:31 AM

@rph12 - I haven't heard a time frame on the new bike BUT I have also been thinking of starting payments to get one...I have had my PRE-GEN for 6k miles now and have been looking for a super deal on a 2008-2012 for a while with no rush BUT now that this "new" little monster is coming out. I AM IN!!! Maybe Ill go by the dealer today and will post what they tell me later.

choneofakind · September 14th, 2012, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeytofu

You would betray the pregen brotherhood like this? We shall cast you from our highest peak, unto the dustiest street with only the stock tires at your disposal.

Bahaha please don't!!! That would be mean

Quote:

Originally Posted by rph12

for an extra ~47cc's and fuel injection with updated displays and styles like that...uhhh...hell yes...every time...

47cc's. fun.

taller 6th gear ratio. good for commuting.

Wider rim that fits 140's. GREAT FOR USING UBER STICKY TIRES!!!!!

fuel injection, not the deal breaker. I converted my bike to FI for a tinkering project. It's nice. Very convenient. Both fuel delivery systems have their disadvantages. It's a lot easier to limp a carbureted bike home if anything goes wrong on a ride. It's also easier to tune a carb'd bike.

Jatan · September 14th, 2012, 02:12 PM

My guess would be Oct/Nov

Highly doubt Kawi would do a big event now and then wait til Dec/Jan to release them

THE BIG SITT · September 14th, 2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rph12

Thanks jig haha. Yeah, my profile needs updating, haven' been on since I sold it.

Anyway, can a mod dump this thread? No one is even attempting to discuss the original thread topic.

Yeah man, 28 posts, thats plenty to call for THE mod (theres one) to close the thread lol.

Surferboy120 · September 14th, 2012, 02:49 PM

I have already put my money down and they told me because of their dealer status they should be able to get mine no later than Nov but it could be as soon as Oct. Some dealers may wait longer unlike this one.

Hope this helps some.

Heed · September 15th, 2012, 09:46 AM

How are you guys putting down deposits already?

Have you even sat on the bike yet? ;\

Bristecom · September 15th, 2012, 10:16 AM

Yeah, I'm expecting a late October or November release as well. Seems to be the typical time-frame for bikes and given the announcement now, it would make sense.

kingkang204 · September 15th, 2012, 10:21 AM

The dealership near my house said they would be available mid November.

Surferboy120 · September 15th, 2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heed

How are you guys putting down deposits already?

Have you even sat on the bike yet? ;\

Easy go to the dealer and they will take deposit as soon s MSRP is announced at least in my case. I went last thus right after the unveiling and made my order.

I have been riding for 30 years so I am not going into this bike to blind. I have been on the new gen 250 and owned the old gen ninja in the early 90s so I am not to worried about negatives connected with this bike.

Klondike1020 · September 15th, 2012, 12:58 PM

I sat on a couple different bikes. And after ridding my 250 the 300 feels the same just a little less cramped . I can say after checking it out I dot see any possible disappointment for the price.

You can't buy Mx bike for that price

Heed · September 15th, 2012, 01:16 PM

hmm

Well, I guess I could make a deposit (Only if we agreed that I'd get my deposit money back if I didn't like it). Do they typically give you a written OTD price during the time you make a deposit?

Klondike1020 · September 15th, 2012, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heed

hmm

Well, I guess I could make a deposit (Only if we agreed that I'd get my deposit money back if I didn't like it). Do they typically give you a written OTD price during the time you make a deposit?

Good luck . I never heard of a refundable deposit

Deposit is to show you are committed to the buy ?
If you don't like it there is something wrong w u lol

rusninja · September 16th, 2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Klondike1020

Good luck . I never heard of a refundable deposit

Deposit is to show you are committed to the buy ?
If you don't like it there is something wrong w u lol

They told me my deposit was refundable

I dont want It though i want me a bike.

I sat at the dealership like 30 mins on a 2012 green 250 talking to a dealer.

Jiggles · September 16th, 2012, 12:18 AM

ur 300 will be slower than my 250

rusninja · September 16th, 2012, 12:19 AM

My future stock 300 would keep up with your highly modded 250 :P

Jiggles · September 16th, 2012, 12:20 AM

doubtful

rusninja · September 16th, 2012, 12:22 AM

we'll see

either way it be all fun maybe you can mentor me :P

Jiggles · September 16th, 2012, 12:24 AM

As enticing as going 5 under the speed limit sounds I'll pass on that

Dopamine · September 16th, 2012, 03:35 AM

The release date shouldnt be too long for u guys... They went on sale in Australia last Thursday.. A week after they anounced that we were getting the 300. Btw they didnt have a actual release date they just sprung it on us

choneofakind · September 16th, 2012, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusninja

My future stock 300 would keep up with your highly modded 250 :P

Maybe in a straight line.

rusninja · September 16th, 2012, 09:15 AM

Dont be jelly :P

choneofakind · September 16th, 2012, 10:01 AM

Why would I be jelly? I've already put about 11,600 miles on my bike. That's 11,600 more riding miles than you have

rusninja · September 16th, 2012, 11:36 AM

My days will consist of uber riding mauahahahaha

HKr1 · September 17th, 2012, 08:51 AM

We heard OCT/NOV last time the new version was coming out...... then it was two weeks, two weeks, two weeks... Until it really came in FEB.

lgk · September 17th, 2012, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeytofu

You would betray the pregen brotherhood like this? We shall cast you from our highest peak, unto the dustiest street with only the stock tires at your disposal.

i wouldn't wish stock tires on my worst enemy...

miss_syn · September 17th, 2012, 11:14 AM

Most of the Pittsburgh dealers unbox theirs beginning of April. I would call perhaps Mosites. Gatto will charge out the ass for dumb fees. They wanted over $5k for my 250 and I got OTD at Mosites for $4400 for a leftover 2010.

The guy I worked with before isn't there anymore but they're pretty low pressure. You say no to the warranty they take that.

Heed · September 18th, 2012, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

We heard OCT/NOV last time the new version was coming out...... then it was two weeks, two weeks, two weeks... Until it really came in FEB.

Hope this isn't the case.

I just called a dealer and he told me they'll have a 'couple' of them in stock in late October / early November.

Then he added that they won't have any more until January next year. Again, probably just a scare tactic or their way of saying "we want your money now". Still thinking about making a deposit though.

Godzilla35 · September 19th, 2012, 12:47 PM

First off, i'm glad to be back on ninjette! I thought I was going to pull the trigger on a used CBR600RR but I'm glad Kawasaki made a new 300R for the U.S. finally! It seems to be the perfect bike for me, since I don't care all that much about power.

I wanted a 600 more for styling and wider rear wheel (freeway riding with my 09 ninja 250R was kinda scary sometimes). But this new 300R should be the ticket. All my friends with 600s and 1000s made/make fun of me for loving my old 250 (sold her about a year ago), but that bike was fun! I never even started pushing the envelope but I can't wait to try this 300R out.

Surprisingly, a lot of Kawasaki riders aren't too thrilled about this bike? I thought everyone would be psyched.

choneofakind · September 19th, 2012, 05:43 PM

I'm stoked about it! But I'm a poor college guy. My money has other priorities. I could buy one, but then I would be flat broke.

Motorcycles take a back seat to textbooks and food

lgk · September 19th, 2012, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

I'm stoked about it! But I'm a poor college guy. My money has other priorities. I could buy one, but then I would be flat broke.

Motorcycles take a back seat to textbooks and food

just borrow your friends text book or go 50/50, and eat ramen noodles.

enjoying life takes the front seat.

ninjaone · September 19th, 2012, 07:39 PM

These things are already starting to pop up at dealers already, looks like Champion Motorcycles has one in Newport Beach.

September 13th, 2012, 10:28 PM	#1
rph12 ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Pittsburgh, PA Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 28	Ninja 300 Release date guess??? Question: Did they give any sort of idea as to when the 2013 Ninja 300 will arrive at dealers? I plan on putting my down payment in tmrw or Monday. If they haven't, is there a general area of time which they normally release in? Also: When do you expect to see two brothers and other aftermarket companies announce their gear for the 300?? Can't wait for this by the way...some extra highway oomph with updated looks is definitely enough for a college kid to say "forget eating" and put the money towards a bike...

September 13th, 2012, 10:55 PM	#8
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	__________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 14th, 2012, 09:31 AM	#10
vman1313 ninjette.org sage Name: Tony Location: Buford, GA Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '14 Honda NC700X; '14 Honda CRF250L; '07 Lifan 200 Posts: 623	@rph12 - I haven't heard a time frame on the new bike BUT I have also been thinking of starting payments to get one...I have had my PRE-GEN for 6k miles now and have been looking for a super deal on a 2008-2012 for a while with no rush BUT now that this "new" little monster is coming out. I AM IN!!! Maybe Ill go by the dealer today and will post what they tell me later. __________________________________________________ www.northgariders.com NuBe4Life!!!

September 14th, 2012, 02:12 PM	#12
Jatan ... Name: Jatan Location: Chicago, IL Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250/300 (some day) Posts: 40	My guess would be Oct/Nov Highly doubt Kawi would do a big event now and then wait til Dec/Jan to release them __________________________________________________ MSF Range Aide Ninja 250/300 (some day)

September 15th, 2012, 10:21 AM	#17
kingkang204 ninjette.org guru Name: Matthew Location: Washington Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Bike-less, Can I ride yours? Posts: 318	The dealership near my house said they would be available mid November. __________________________________________________ RR stands for Responsible Riding... Right?

September 13th, 2012, 10:36 PM	#3
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	You would betray the pregen brotherhood like this? We shall cast you from our highest peak, unto the dustiest street with only the stock tires at your disposal.

September 14th, 2012, 02:49 PM	#14
Surferboy120 Finding some curves.... Name: Thomas Location: Hurst,Texas Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 300 Ninja Posts: 268	I have already put my money down and they told me because of their dealer status they should be able to get mine no later than Nov but it could be as soon as Oct. Some dealers may wait longer unlike this one. Hope this helps some.

September 15th, 2012, 09:46 AM	#15
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	How are you guys putting down deposits already? Have you even sat on the bike yet? ;\

September 15th, 2012, 10:16 AM	#16
Bristecom ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 37	Yeah, I'm expecting a late October or November release as well. Seems to be the typical time-frame for bikes and given the announcement now, it would make sense.

September 15th, 2012, 12:58 PM	#19
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	I sat on a couple different bikes. And after ridding my 250 the 300 feels the same just a little less cramped . I can say after checking it out I dot see any possible disappointment for the price. You can't buy Mx bike for that price

September 15th, 2012, 01:16 PM	#20
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	hmm Well, I guess I could make a deposit (Only if we agreed that I'd get my deposit money back if I didn't like it). Do they typically give you a written OTD price during the time you make a deposit?

September 16th, 2012, 12:18 AM	#23
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	ur 300 will be slower than my 250 __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 16th, 2012, 12:19 AM	#24
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	My future stock 300 would keep up with your highly modded 250 :P __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

September 16th, 2012, 12:20 AM	#25
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	doubtful __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 16th, 2012, 12:22 AM	#26
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	we'll see either way it be all fun maybe you can mentor me :P __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

September 16th, 2012, 12:24 AM	#27
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	As enticing as going 5 under the speed limit sounds I'll pass on that __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 16th, 2012, 03:35 AM	#28
Dopamine Ninja on a Ninja member Name: Jay Location: The land Down under Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 52	The release date shouldnt be too long for u guys... They went on sale in Australia last Thursday.. A week after they anounced that we were getting the 300. Btw they didnt have a actual release date they just sprung it on us

September 16th, 2012, 09:15 AM	#30
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	Dont be jelly :P __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

September 16th, 2012, 10:01 AM	#31
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Why would I be jelly? I've already put about 11,600 miles on my bike. That's 11,600 more riding miles than you have

September 16th, 2012, 11:36 AM	#32
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	My days will consist of uber riding mauahahahaha __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

September 17th, 2012, 08:51 AM	#33
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	We heard OCT/NOV last time the new version was coming out...... then it was two weeks, two weeks, two weeks... Until it really came in FEB.

September 17th, 2012, 11:14 AM	#35
miss_syn my hair matches my bike Name: Tiffany Location: Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red 250r Posts: 411	Most of the Pittsburgh dealers unbox theirs beginning of April. I would call perhaps Mosites. Gatto will charge out the ass for dumb fees. They wanted over $5k for my 250 and I got OTD at Mosites for $4400 for a leftover 2010. The guy I worked with before isn't there anymore but they're pretty low pressure. You say no to the warranty they take that.

September 19th, 2012, 12:47 PM	#37
Godzilla35 ninjette.org member Name: poop Location: San Diego, California Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Nike Hyperdunks Posts: 116	First off, i'm glad to be back on ninjette! I thought I was going to pull the trigger on a used CBR600RR but I'm glad Kawasaki made a new 300R for the U.S. finally! It seems to be the perfect bike for me, since I don't care all that much about power. I wanted a 600 more for styling and wider rear wheel (freeway riding with my 09 ninja 250R was kinda scary sometimes). But this new 300R should be the ticket. All my friends with 600s and 1000s made/make fun of me for loving my old 250 (sold her about a year ago), but that bike was fun! I never even started pushing the envelope but I can't wait to try this 300R out. Surprisingly, a lot of Kawasaki riders aren't too thrilled about this bike? I thought everyone would be psyched.

September 19th, 2012, 05:43 PM	#38
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I'm stoked about it! But I'm a poor college guy. My money has other priorities. I could buy one, but then I would be flat broke. Motorcycles take a back seat to textbooks and food

September 19th, 2012, 07:39 PM	#40
ninjaone ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Phx Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): CBR Posts: 145	These things are already starting to pop up at dealers already, looks like Champion Motorcycles has one in Newport Beach.

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