Very good review! I've seen a lot of reviews for this bike on TH-cam, but this is probably the best. I bought mine two months ago for $5800, and so far I have ~2,000 miles on it. I absolutely love it so far.
Great review, in fact the best I've watched. I'm about to get the Ninja 300, your review really set my mind as to this is the bike for me. Thank you sir!
I'm 6 ft 2 and I weigh 300 lb and I own this bike right now currently. I started on a ninja 1100 and I've ridden up to 1300 cc's. Been riding 16 years. I absolutely love this bike and it is the most fun that I have had since I've been riding. I put a 15 tooth sprocket to make first gear longer consequently though every gear is a little taller now so it's slightly less torque. I wish we would stop calling these beginner bikes. Powerband kicks in over 8,000 RPMs and then that thing just wants to rip for a small bike that's where the fun is. 8000 - 13000 RPM. Fun little bike. The bike is plenty fast for City riding and she does the highway fine. You won't break any sound barriers and you'll have to plan your takeovers when passing. But this bike is absolutely perfect for around town in the city and through twisties. Still faster than most cars. A smaller lighter Rider will have different results. I'm telling you man this bike is great
Brilliant review! You've done well in helping me decide which bike to buy, you covered everything a rider wants to know and you never ran out of things to talk about. Good job :)
My wife and I have been riding our Ninja 300's for about 18 months now and still love going for a ride. We are looking at upgrading sometime in the near future. We're looking at the BMW F800GT as a tourer, and perhaps the Ninja 650 or the ZX-6R (for me!!)...As such, we've been scouring youtube for reviews etc...and we must say that your review of the Ninja 300 is by far the best motorcycle review out there, and tops ANY review out there, even ones done by online magazine! It seems that some people think that doing a video of themselves riding a bike constitutes a 'review'. Your format is very informative and provides some insight into the pro's and con's, compares with similar bikes...absolutely well done review....I reckon you could make a full-time job out of this!
I saw this video when it came out, revisiting now because I got a little older and am now in a position to own a motorcycle. Especially with the Ninja 400 hundred coming out and a little bit of age, the Ninja 300s are starting to dip into real $3xxx territory. It's kind of exciting that this happened, it's almost as if the bike has gotten more attractive over the years. Definitely going to be a staple of beginner bikes like the 250 for a long time
Just got a 2013 one a few weeks ago as my first bike. Your review is absolutely right, it rides really well and has plenty of power to scoot around town comfortably
LOVE this review! Excellent information. No profanity. Good, clear pic of the tach and speedo. Sensible, real world riding. Only thing missing is some highway riding. But overall - 9/10. Well done! I think I see one of these bikes in my near future.
Excellent review! I bought my Ninja 300 in June '13 for $4700 cash. I've put 7400 miles on it since then. No issues other than taking it in for the ECM recall and the brake caliper recall. I added a yoshimura slip-on exhaust and the moment I did I was upset that I didn't get one sooner. It sounds amazing with that pipe. And I agree with your assessment of the stock tires, they're fine and last a decently long time if you do not ride aggressively. But the hard compound isn't great for hard cornering. I ride to commute and am still on the stock tires, but will need to replace the rear soon. Even after 18 months of owning it, this bike doesn't bore me in any way. I do not intend on getting a 600 because the gas mileage and insurance rates are amazing. To sum it up, I too recommend this amazing bike, and I wish it wasn't winter right now :( Ride safe everyone.
Absolutely superb review, something that I was searching for quite sometime...... Now u gave me the type of satisfaction I'm was looking for, thank you for making a great video like this... Hope to see more of amazing reviews in future from ur channel..... Well done.
I picked up a new 2017 ninja 300 yesterday. 70 miles on it so far and I agree with your opinion. Im an experienced rider, 40 years old, 6'1 155 pounds 35" inseam. A little small for me but it actually feels like a pair of shoes that I love so much but are a half size too small but you wear them anyways because they fit great! I got mine model close out for 4,373 OTD. they are on sale right now in the U.S. for $2,999 with $250 off for veterans or active duty! Thanks Kawasaki!!
Great review bro. I've been looking for a beginner bike for the past few months and I think I've found it. Thanks for posting this review. Look forward to more.
Hey nice review! At first, I wasn't sure if I wanted the Ninja 300 or something bigger as a first bike but I think you've convinced me to get the Ninja. Thanks for the great information.
Excellent review mate :) Blows every other video about this bike out of the water :D I picked up my ninja 300 last week and I would just like to ask if you had any tips for running it in? Should I be scared going above 4000 rpm? or is it just a suggestion by Kawasaki
Good review. I bought my 2014 Ninja 300 SE two weeks ago for 3700$ with less than 2k miles. Its taking some getting used too. I formally owned a Yamaha 1300 VStar. Totally different ride! I do appreciate how light and maneuverable the Ninja is. It was so windy the other day, I thought I was going to get blown right off the highway, then it dawned on me that all I had to do was lay down on this bike and allow the air to blow right over my head. The only thing I don't like is the constant shifting in city driving. On my last bike I didn't have to shift pass third gear in the city.
Great review Fluxx. I currently have a 2011 CBR250R I purchased used with 1,300 miles. It is my first bike, never rode before ever. I took the safety course and purchased all the necessary gear. I really love the low weight of my bike. I was wondering what bike in the future to get and I want to continue with a bike that I can really throw around and use it to its max performance without killing myself. The Kawasaki 300 especially after seeing this review will probably be it. Thanks again you now have another subscriber.
Thanks for the feedback! You have definitely started on the right bike, id say before upgrading id look into doing a track day on your CBR250r and doing an instructional course, once you have done this and you have gotten all your riding techniques set and improving, you can look to upgrade to something like the Triumph Daytona 675r or CBR600rr if you want a sport bike. Ill be reviewing the Daytona 675r in the next week or two as well so keep an eye out for that.
Awesome review best one! Seriously man! I was going for the CBR until you explained the pros and cons. Thank you! It will be my first bike as well so not taking anything you said for granted. xD
I just brought mine, had it delivered for free by Sun Enterprise in Thornton Colorado the staff was AWSOME! Thank you Anthony Spiker for your help made it easy for me to buy and very supportive. If you live in Colorado Sun is the place to go and ask for Anthony. He's one heck of a guy!😁. I wont ride until Saturday wish me luck!😁
Great review - I watched this post-purchase of a 2013 non-ABS model, and probably the best I've seen so far. Very complete and objective, and to echo another commenter, no profanity (not that I care about that, but I did notice). Thanks! edit: I had to do a separate search for the gear indicator you mentioned at the beginning, though I can't see it in the video... where did you mount it?
Very good review. Much appreciated. You had a quick mention about running in/break in with regards to new bikes on this review. Would you be good enough to explain this more fully please. Thanks again for the great review. Ian
I love my 300 special edition, can't wait till is warm out there (PA), so I can use it for commute every day. Thanks for the review, just confirms my thoughts on this bike, I'm planing to keep it for a long time.
Nice video.... however... I see you are shifting at about 4-5k, why? The ninja 300's power band is better used when shifting at 8-9k.... heck it maxes at 13k.... I know...it sounds like an angry bee when you shift at 8-9k, but it is made to run that way. When I take off on our local 4 lane.... i'm at 55 before I hit 3rd gear....and shifting at around 10k.... use your power, it is much more fun and you will find it is "snappier" on the response. Very good video...one of the better ones I have seen.
***** I have to laugh...sorry. I was pointing out that he says its a bit sluggish. Its only sluggish because he never waits until it hits the power band of 8-9k. That is were you should shift. I could care less what the manual says about the shifting... I put the manual in the garage closet. I have been riding for over 45 years and know when to shift. You sir are full of it if you think you need to shift to 6th gear at 35mph.... by doing that you are taxing the engine and "lugging" it, which is NOT a good thing, it leads to fouled plugs and clutch wear. Shift at or above 5k for level riding, which is usually first gear and 25mph, 2nd gear and about 33ish, 4th gear and 37ish....so as you can see sixth gear would be at or about 50 to 55 at that range. Shifting at 75% of its capacity of 13k would be in the 9-10k range.... which would put it at about 35 in first, 42ish in second 48 in third, 54 in fourth.... and that is at 9k to 10k..... wanna feel like a supersport... shift at 12k right below redline, the motor can take it... it was designed to take it. You will hit 60 in third.....or right at the beginning of fourth..... in about 7 seconds. I have only the front gear mod (one extra tooth)....no others. Ride it like you OWN it..... be safe, have fun :)
I bought my second ninja 300 3 days ago. My first ninja was 2013 with 23500km which I sold 2 years ago but my second ninja is 2014 with only 5800km it's like a brand new bike and I love it because it's light weight and nimble
I second that. Have one and it is an awesome value. I got a really good deal . Low km lower price. Fast and reliable. Maintenance free. Can't beat that.
This is a good review for a bike, with the camera the way it is showing how the bike rides. I have a slower dual sport XT250 and I'm even thinking about one of these to use on the roads... How hard was it to install the gear indicator?
No, but when you accelerate again in that same gear, you will accelerate slowly since you're in that gear this whole time. For example, I come to a stop sign with out downshifting, making me stay in 6th gear. When I accelerate, the acceleration will be slower since you start from 0 to what ever speed you want to go to.
Thanks for making such an in-depth vlog on the 300, sir. I was wandering, could you provide me with the information on where to get the gear indicator you bought?
You CAN probably move the front fork tubes up. I bought a used Ninja 250 that had been owned by a very short woman who had done it. But it requires an after market spacer that goes under the handlebar mount. I know this because I moved them back to stock and removed the spacer. Of course the handlebar is raised slightly. It appears that this would also apply to the Ninja 300.
Thanks!! Nice video. I am getting my Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2015) next Wednesday. This video was great info and fun to watch and learn from. I was riding a Suzuki LC1500 in Texas but moved to Bogota, Colombia South America where my wife is from. Anxious to take on the curbs and hills in this country, as there are plenty of them. Question: What tires do you recommend? What about the Pirelli Diablo Rosso II, in the same original size?
I'm torn between CBR 500R and Ninja 300, but after seeing this review, you just made me decide to lean to Ninja 300. Awesome review Fluxx43. Thanks for the info.
Great review mate. i'm hoping to buy my first bike this summer and i am in between the 2015 300 se or the r3, i am leaning more towards the 300 more and more, i'm just a little worried since im about 210 i wont be able to highway ride.
hey Fluxx43 where did you purchase your bike? Im here locally in San Diego. I see that you were driving in la Jolla. Where is the best place to buy? I dont want to get ripped off. stay safe!
Great video! My wife and I bought two 2014 Ninja 300SE ABS (Candy Orange) and absolutely love 'em. We have read some mixed reviews etc about the correct way to break-in the engines. Some say follow the manufacturers method (which makes it difficult and dangerous to ride out on the highway, and then there are others who say to use the 'hard break-in' method, like, selecting 1st gear and riding until 8000rpm, engine break back to around idle (or thereabouts), 2nd gear, wind it out to 8000rpm again, engine break back down again...and repeat for all six gears. We are interested in your thoughts on this apparently contentious topic! Kepp up the great work - very informative. W & B
Great review. Just got a new 2015 abs version. Any problems with speed wobble? Have read quite a few people having an issue where they needed to change stem bearings to tapered ones. Btw...you sound like an airline pilot. Ahhh...weight of the bike....ahhh..great gas mileage.....ahhh...we'll be landing shortly.
I have 8400 miles on mine. No problems before I got hit. Still waiting for it to be finished. It was 5500 with abs. I'm just now changing the original tire it's a 2013.
I love my 2015 ninja 300 with yoshimura exhaust . I will say a month later I'm wishing I'd of listened to my sister and many others and went with a 650 . I actually think the ninja 300 looks way better than the ninja 650 but the fact that you can't downshift if needed to get out of trouble situations due to the gearing means you have to ride much more carefully when around other vehicles.
Great review, I'm going to look at 2014 with 7,500 miles on it. Its completely stock and the photos look great. Any hints on what I should look for? Thanks!
I just bought a 2014 ninja 300 with 2000 miles on it for 4k. jacket helmet included. this will be my first time ever riding a bike. I bike a lot with my peddle bike and bmx a small amount with it. hopefully everything goes good for you :)
One of the things I was told when I was researching bikes was the comfort. I was told by some "don't get a sports bike like a Ninja because you will hurt on long trips." These people were steering me in the direction of a road bike like the Honda Rebel. Since you own a Ninja 300 would you consider it a bike that isn't ideal for long trips? From the video it looks really smooth, but I guess you can't tell by watching a video.
Just had a quick question! U were mentioning break in period, and what I know in regards to break in period u just can't take it to redline for the first 1000km, I was just wondering if u can give me any tips on more break in period procedures and the do's and dont's, thank u for ur time!! Great review btw, just subscribed
Be careful of the brakes and tires. Tires will be slippery and brakes depending if you got ABS or not will be touchy so be careful not to lock your wheels.
great review!!!I was contemplating the ktm 390 duke because I want to start in a fairly upright position as I've only really ridden trail 125s. I was recently suggested to go in this direction. Would you agree? have you ridden the 390 Duke?
Hey fluxx great review! I'm about to turn 23 in the UK, I can take my full test next year is it worth me getting a ninja 300 or should I go straight from riding a 125 honda cbf of 2 years to my dream bike a triumph street triple r?
Great review indeed. I am looking to buy a brand new motorbike in the 250cc range as a starting bike as I am a new comer to riding. My number 1 choice is the Suzuki GW250Z Inazuma. However the dealer in my region won't bring it in until 3-4 months from now and this is not mentioning the 3 and a half months of following up and ending up with nothing. So I think this would be a good alternative for me. Very informative review, my biggest concern is what can the display tell me about my ride besides current speed? You mentioned it shows your speed, Fuel, Trip A and Trip B, ODO which is a given. But no gear indicator or temperature guage. I don't mind the gear indicator not being present as lots of bikes do that and I have trained on bikes with no gear indicator present anyway so this is alright. However the temperature guage, that will take time for me to understand when is my bike overheating or not in case it ever happens so it will take time to understand. Overall, I think this will be my alternative given that the Inazuma will be too little too late to arrive in the dealership.
Great review it told me everything i needed to know but just one thing can you wheelie it since it has the slipper clutch it will disengage if the rpm raises high to fast and you have to rev it high and pop the clutch to wheelie so can it or cannot wheelie?
Would you reccomend this as a beginners bike? getting a motorcycle license when i turn 18 and wondering what bike to get :D as for now ill just ride my moped
Fluxx43 Can you comment on why you went with the non-ABS version or did you go with the ABS version? What do you recommend? This will be my first bike and the price difference is $300 at my local dealer. Solid video & review per usual.
Matt I appreciate the info and that is probably what I will do as well...go with the ABS. Slightly worried about becoming dependent on it in tight spots, but we'll see. Cheers.
Get the ABS for peace of mind. The good thing about Kawasaki's ABS is that you can feel it when it engages (you will notice the brakes releasing pressure and reapplying it if you use too much). This means you can still practice and know the threshold for braking. On the opposite side, Honda has one of the best ABS systems. There ABS is very very very hard to feel at all, and is obviously non-intrusive. On those bikes it would be a bit harder to gauge the limit.
Durararide!! I appreciate the advice. Buying the ABS version will allow me to practice solid braking technique with the aid of a backup it sounds like. That makes sense to me. I'll be sure to upload some videos of the bike after I ride for a bit and feel comfortable sharing a review. Thanks again for the comment.
I used to watch this review every day for like 6 months until I finally got my own. 2 years later I still love my ninja. Thanks for this review!!
I just got a 2013 lol
@@grovestreetbarz9938 awesome , how much. miles + any dmg. i can't find cheap ones...ninja 400 too expensive . how's your 300?
Not often do I never skip on a 30min video or review. Awesome.
Very good review! I've seen a lot of reviews for this bike on TH-cam, but this is probably the best. I bought mine two months ago for $5800, and so far I have ~2,000 miles on it. I absolutely love it so far.
***** Fantastic, Im glad you like it. Enjoy!
I found a Ninja 300 for $2500 new and unused!
farine98. That's an awesome deal!
farine98. Did you buy it from a dealer or from a private party?
dagnaber01 A Dealer
Great review, in fact the best I've watched.
I'm about to get the Ninja 300, your review really set my mind as to this is the bike for me.
Thank you sir!
MrRedex88 Thank you for the feedback!
+MrRedex88 Same here MrRedex ^^ I was thinking if I should or not and after watching this I decided to.
+Fluxx43 same as redex also great teaching in this videos
I agree
+Miracle Detailing by Kevin +1
Awesome video!
I'm 6 ft 2 and I weigh 300 lb and I own this bike right now currently. I started on a ninja 1100 and I've ridden up to 1300 cc's. Been riding 16 years. I absolutely love this bike and it is the most fun that I have had since I've been riding. I put a 15 tooth sprocket to make first gear longer consequently though every gear is a little taller now so it's slightly less torque. I wish we would stop calling these beginner bikes. Powerband kicks in over 8,000 RPMs and then that thing just wants to rip for a small bike that's where the fun is. 8000 - 13000 RPM. Fun little bike. The bike is plenty fast for City riding and she does the highway fine. You won't break any sound barriers and you'll have to plan your takeovers when passing. But this bike is absolutely perfect for around town in the city and through twisties. Still faster than most cars. A smaller lighter Rider will have different results. I'm telling you man this bike is great
Brilliant review! You've done well in helping me decide which bike to buy, you covered everything a rider wants to know and you never ran out of things to talk about. Good job :)
Richard Charles Thank you very much!
My wife and I have been riding our Ninja 300's for about 18 months now and still love going for a ride. We are looking at upgrading sometime in the near future. We're looking at the BMW F800GT as a tourer, and perhaps the Ninja 650 or the ZX-6R (for me!!)...As such, we've been scouring youtube for reviews etc...and we must say that your review of the Ninja 300 is by far the best motorcycle review out there, and tops ANY review out there, even ones done by online magazine! It seems that some people think that doing a video of themselves riding a bike constitutes a 'review'. Your format is very informative and provides some insight into the pro's and con's, compares with similar bikes...absolutely well done review....I reckon you could make a full-time job out of this!
I saw this video when it came out, revisiting now because I got a little older and am now in a position to own a motorcycle. Especially with the Ninja 400 hundred coming out and a little bit of age, the Ninja 300s are starting to dip into real $3xxx territory. It's kind of exciting that this happened, it's almost as if the bike has gotten more attractive over the years. Definitely going to be a staple of beginner bikes like the 250 for a long time
Just got a 2013 one a few weeks ago as my first bike. Your review is absolutely right, it rides really well and has plenty of power to scoot around town comfortably
LOVE this review! Excellent information. No profanity. Good, clear pic of the tach and speedo. Sensible, real world riding. Only thing missing is some highway riding. But overall - 9/10. Well done! I think I see one of these bikes in my near future.
knox2613 Thank you very much for the feedback!
Excellent review!
I bought my Ninja 300 in June '13 for $4700 cash. I've put 7400 miles on it since then. No issues other than taking it in for the ECM recall and the brake caliper recall. I added a yoshimura slip-on exhaust and the moment I did I was upset that I didn't get one sooner. It sounds amazing with that pipe. And I agree with your assessment of the stock tires, they're fine and last a decently long time if you do not ride aggressively. But the hard compound isn't great for hard cornering. I ride to commute and am still on the stock tires, but will need to replace the rear soon. Even after 18 months of owning it, this bike doesn't bore me in any way. I do not intend on getting a 600 because the gas mileage and insurance rates are amazing. To sum it up, I too recommend this amazing bike, and I wish it wasn't winter right now :( Ride safe everyone.
The gas mileage is insane . I've went 240 miles before the fuel indicator started flashing and at that point u still have 1 gallon of gas in the tank
Jeez
Just got my ninja 300 back and im having a blast on it all the sudden .
I actually prefer riding it over my 600cc FZ6R Yamaha
+Klean Kut Konversions this making me want to get a motorcycle license O.o but I'm still stuck with my parents who 100% against riding bikes :/
Ull get there 1 day
Chi Ho Ko Ull get there 1 day
thanks for the review...took the safety class, and passed the tests...Ninja 300 here I come!
Love the pov in the beginning makes you feel like you're on the bike
Absolutely superb review, something that I was searching for quite sometime...... Now u gave me the type of satisfaction I'm was looking for, thank you for making a great video like this... Hope to see more of amazing reviews in future from ur channel..... Well done.
best ninja 300 review ive seen so far thanks bro
I picked up a new 2017 ninja 300 yesterday. 70 miles on it so far and I agree with your opinion. Im an experienced rider, 40 years old, 6'1 155 pounds 35" inseam. A little small for me but it actually feels like a pair of shoes that I love so much but are a half size too small but you wear them anyways because they fit great!
I got mine model close out for 4,373 OTD. they are on sale right now in the U.S. for $2,999 with $250 off for veterans or active duty! Thanks Kawasaki!!
brilliant review. one of the best reviews of this bike on TH-cam. It has helped me decide which of the 300 models i will buy!
Great review bro. I've been looking for a beginner bike for the past few months and I think I've found it. Thanks for posting this review. Look forward to more.
one of the best reviews i've watched keep it up :)
Fantastic review, you sound like an engineer of the bike.
+chris lucy thank you
The best review ever seen. Thanks !!
Nelvick Berrios Thank you
Nice to see an intelligent review on a bike. Thanks!
Alan Reams Thank you!
I have a ninja 250 and I have had it for about 4 months and im not tired of it :D
OKCMotoVlogger Thats good, solid bike!
thanks man :)
Absolutely awesome review
well i dont even have my motorcycle license started yet, but i think this is gonna be my first bike :) looks fantastic and everyone seems to like it.
Hey nice review! At first, I wasn't sure if I wanted the Ninja 300 or something bigger as a first bike but I think you've convinced me to get the Ninja. Thanks for the great information.
Great review, one of the best I've seen so far.
MindzLiberal Thank you very much!!
Thx for the review. Gonna be my first bike in the future.
Thanks for a great review.
Looking for something to commute to and from work, and this bike seems like a good choice.
Excellent review mate :) Blows every other video about this bike out of the water :D I picked up my ninja 300 last week and I would just like to ask if you had any tips for running it in? Should I be scared going above 4000 rpm? or is it just a suggestion by Kawasaki
Good review. I bought my 2014 Ninja 300 SE two weeks ago for 3700$ with less than 2k miles. Its taking some getting used too. I formally owned a Yamaha 1300 VStar. Totally different ride! I do appreciate how light and maneuverable the Ninja is. It was so windy the other day, I thought I was going to get blown right off the highway, then it dawned on me that all I had to do was lay down on this bike and allow the air to blow right over my head. The only thing I don't like is the constant shifting in city driving. On my last bike I didn't have to shift pass third gear in the city.
Great review Fluxx. I currently have a 2011 CBR250R I purchased used with 1,300 miles. It is my first bike, never rode before ever. I took the safety course and purchased all the necessary gear. I really love the low weight of my bike. I was wondering what bike in the future to get and I want to continue with a bike that I can really throw around and use it to its max performance without killing myself. The Kawasaki 300 especially after seeing this review will probably be it. Thanks again you now have another subscriber.
Thanks for the feedback! You have definitely started on the right bike, id say before upgrading id look into doing a track day on your CBR250r and doing an instructional course, once you have done this and you have gotten all your riding techniques set and improving, you can look to upgrade to something like the Triumph Daytona 675r or CBR600rr if you want a sport bike. Ill be reviewing the Daytona 675r in the next week or two as well so keep an eye out for that.
Awesome review best one! Seriously man! I was going for the CBR until you explained the pros and cons. Thank you! It will be my first bike as well so not taking anything you said for granted. xD
I just brought mine, had it delivered for free by Sun Enterprise in Thornton Colorado the staff was AWSOME! Thank you Anthony Spiker for your help made it easy for me to buy and very supportive. If you live in Colorado Sun is the place to go and ask for Anthony. He's one heck of a guy!😁. I wont ride until Saturday wish me luck!😁
Great review - I watched this post-purchase of a 2013 non-ABS model, and probably the best I've seen so far.
Very complete and objective, and to echo another commenter, no profanity (not that I care about that, but I did notice).
Thanks!
edit: I had to do a separate search for the gear indicator you mentioned at the beginning, though I can't see it in the video... where did you mount it?
Very good review. Much appreciated. You had a quick mention about running in/break in with regards to new bikes on this review. Would you be good enough to explain this more fully please. Thanks again for the great review. Ian
This video was soooooo awesome u touched so many great point
I love my 300 special edition, can't wait till is warm out there (PA), so I can use it for commute every day. Thanks for the review, just confirms my thoughts on this bike, I'm planing to keep it for a long time.
yoel alvarez Definitely a great bike.
You are really good at reviewing motorcycles
Greatest review I've seen !
TheWorstPaintballer Thank You
Excellent 👌 Review
Everyones said it already but very nice and concise review. thanks
Nice video.... however... I see you are shifting at about 4-5k, why? The ninja 300's power band is better used when shifting at 8-9k.... heck it maxes at 13k....
I know...it sounds like an angry bee when you shift at 8-9k, but it is made to run that way.
When I take off on our local 4 lane.... i'm at 55 before I hit 3rd gear....and shifting at around 10k.... use your power, it is much more fun and you will find it is "snappier" on the response.
Very good video...one of the better ones I have seen.
He may have been in the break-in period. The owner's manual suggests shifting at no higher than 4,000 RPMs for the first 800 km.
***** I have to laugh...sorry. I was pointing out that he says its a bit sluggish. Its only sluggish because he never waits until it hits the power band of 8-9k. That is were you should shift. I could care less what the manual says about the shifting... I put the manual in the garage closet. I have been riding for over 45 years and know when to shift. You sir are full of it if you think you need to shift to 6th gear at 35mph.... by doing that you are taxing the engine and "lugging" it, which is NOT a good thing, it leads to fouled plugs and clutch wear. Shift at or above 5k for level riding, which is usually first gear and 25mph, 2nd gear and about 33ish, 4th gear and 37ish....so as you can see sixth gear would be at or about 50 to 55 at that range. Shifting at 75% of its capacity of 13k would be in the 9-10k range.... which would put it at about 35 in first, 42ish in second 48 in third, 54 in fourth.... and that is at 9k to 10k..... wanna feel like a supersport... shift at 12k right below redline, the motor can take it... it was designed to take it. You will hit 60 in third.....or right at the beginning of fourth..... in about 7 seconds. I have only the front gear mod (one extra tooth)....no others.
Ride it like you OWN it..... be safe, have fun :)
Brad Vand proper break in would be to greatly vary the rpm and an 300 mile castor oil change then another oil change of synthetic at about 500- 600mi
definitely the best review for this bike ,, Thanks for sharing !!!
I bought my second ninja 300 3 days ago.
My first ninja was 2013 with 23500km which I sold 2 years ago but my second ninja is 2014 with only 5800km it's like a brand new bike and I love it because it's light weight and nimble
I second that. Have one and it is an awesome value. I got a really good deal . Low km lower price. Fast and reliable. Maintenance free. Can't beat that.
Very nice!
flawless amazing review video, definitely getting one!
I loved your review, best one i found about ninja 300. gz
Great review as usual. I just wanted to let you know that I'm still waiting for that Panigale review :).
amazing review. definitely sub'ing after this video! makes me very excited to pick up a 300 when it gets nice :)
Garrett Isenberg Thank You!
This is a good review for a bike, with the camera the way it is showing how the bike rides. I have a slower dual sport XT250 and I'm even thinking about one of these to use on the roads... How hard was it to install the gear indicator?
Great review! Just bought one! Cant wait to pick it up tomorrow! 😃
enjoy!
How would this bike do on the freeway?
It does fine on the highway
You need to get the new Yamaha R3 and do one of these reviews with it :)
Mannn, I'm sold! Can't wait to start learning, I'll be saving up earnestly for sure!
Great review by the way! I'm only just getting into bikes so I don't know anything but this was very informative.
Thanks
do u have to down-shift every time you want to slow down?
No, but when you accelerate again in that same gear, you will accelerate slowly since you're in that gear this whole time. For example, I come to a stop sign with out downshifting, making me stay in 6th gear. When I accelerate, the acceleration will be slower since you start from 0 to what ever speed you want to go to.
oh ok
Captain Xno np :) Here to help.
Really nice video! What would you guys say for a person that is just starting with motorcycles but wants a good look as well
Thanks for making such an in-depth vlog on the 300, sir. I was wandering, could you provide me with the information on where to get the gear indicator you bought?
Where did u shoot this video it is beautiful
Rachel Colgan San Diego, CA
Good review and nice scenery on your video.
Great Review! I am getting the 2015 version for my first bike this summer. Where are you riding, such a nice place between the roads and trees.
Michael San Diego, CA
You CAN probably move the front fork tubes up. I bought a used Ninja 250 that had been owned by a very short woman who had done it. But it requires an after market spacer that goes under the handlebar mount. I know this because I moved them back to stock and removed the spacer. Of course the handlebar is raised slightly. It appears that this would also apply to the Ninja 300.
Thanks!! Nice video. I am getting my Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2015) next Wednesday. This video was great info and fun to watch and learn from. I was riding a Suzuki LC1500 in Texas but moved to Bogota, Colombia South America where my wife is from. Anxious to take on the curbs and hills in this country, as there are plenty of them. Question: What tires do you recommend? What about the Pirelli Diablo Rosso II, in the same original size?
Awesome video!
Is this the ABS version? If you mentioned it in the video i missed it sorry!!
Solid review, good job
Proximity Music Thank you
Amazing review bro! Thanks!!!!
cesar gonzalez Thanks for watching!
I'm torn between CBR 500R and Ninja 300, but after seeing this review, you just made me decide to lean to Ninja 300. Awesome review Fluxx43. Thanks for the info.
Great review mate. i'm hoping to buy my first bike this summer and i am in between the 2015 300 se or the r3, i am leaning more towards the 300 more and more, i'm just a little worried since im about 210 i wont be able to highway ride.
hey Fluxx43 where did you purchase your bike? Im here locally in San Diego. I see that you were driving in la Jolla. Where is the best place to buy? I dont want to get ripped off. stay safe!
good touch on things. Thanks.
Great video! My wife and I bought two 2014 Ninja 300SE ABS (Candy Orange) and absolutely love 'em. We have read some mixed reviews etc about the correct way to break-in the engines. Some say follow the manufacturers method (which makes it difficult and dangerous to ride out on the highway, and then there are others who say to use the 'hard break-in' method, like, selecting 1st gear and riding until 8000rpm, engine break back to around idle (or thereabouts), 2nd gear, wind it out to 8000rpm again, engine break back down again...and repeat for all six gears.
We are interested in your thoughts on this apparently contentious topic! Kepp up the great work - very informative.
W & B
I'm either getting this or the 2013 edition. Not sure which one. Kinda leaning towards the 2013 just because it has less miles
So what is each gear for and how do you know when to switch between them?
Great review. Just got a new 2015 abs version. Any problems with speed wobble? Have read quite a few people having an issue where they needed to change stem bearings to tapered ones. Btw...you sound like an airline pilot. Ahhh...weight of the bike....ahhh..great gas mileage.....ahhh...we'll be landing shortly.
I have 8400 miles on mine. No problems before I got hit. Still waiting for it to be finished. It was 5500 with abs. I'm just now changing the original tire it's a 2013.
Great review. Thanks.
I love my 2015 ninja 300 with yoshimura exhaust .
I will say a month later I'm wishing I'd of listened to my sister and many others and went with a 650 .
I actually think the ninja 300 looks way better than the ninja 650 but the fact that you can't downshift if needed to get out of trouble situations due to the gearing means you have to ride much more carefully when around other vehicles.
very nice review
covered most of the facts
please ride a yamaha r3 if possible and give us some comparison
Is this California? Its a very nice place.
What tires would you suggest for a intermediate rider? Would drive quite a lot on the highway
Great review, I'm going to look at 2014 with 7,500 miles on it. Its completely stock and the photos look great. Any hints on what I should look for? Thanks!
I just bought a 2014 ninja 300 with 2000 miles on it for 4k. jacket helmet included. this will be my first time ever riding a bike. I bike a lot with my peddle bike and bmx a small amount with it.
hopefully everything goes good for you :)
Would you recommend the Ninja 300, or the new yamaha r3?
Thanks
One of the things I was told when I was researching bikes was the comfort. I was told by some "don't get a sports bike like a Ninja because you will hurt on long trips." These people were steering me in the direction of a road bike like the Honda Rebel. Since you own a Ninja 300 would you consider it a bike that isn't ideal for long trips? From the video it looks really smooth, but I guess you can't tell by watching a video.
you need to compare seat height both bike. the lower the comfortable
I got a ninja 300 for my first bike and I had no problem going on several 100+ mile trips with co workers.
+Jason Kramer thanks, i will consider ninja 300. i see on youtube the assist clutch is pretty good
+Jason Kramer yes, avtually ninja 300 seat height is pretty low: 785mm, lower than ninja 250
Amazing video!!
Just had a quick question! U were mentioning break in period, and what I know in regards to break in period u just can't take it to redline for the first 1000km, I was just wondering if u can give me any tips on more break in period procedures and the do's and dont's, thank u for ur time!! Great review btw, just subscribed
Be careful of the brakes and tires. Tires will be slippery and brakes depending if you got ABS or not will be touchy so be careful not to lock your wheels.
great review!!!I was contemplating the ktm 390 duke because I want to start in a fairly upright position as I've only really ridden trail 125s. I was recently suggested to go in this direction. Would you agree? have you ridden the 390 Duke?
I own a 390 Duke. To be honest I think its the superior motorcycle
Fluxx43 you have a review on it?
Not yet, but I hope to review the new model soon.
Where are you driving man?
Hey fluxx great review! I'm about to turn 23 in the UK, I can take my full test next year is it worth me getting a ninja 300 or should I go straight from riding a 125 honda cbf of 2 years to my dream bike a triumph street triple r?
MattAshton I think you could manage that move.
Can this bike rode trip? Like North Carolina to Georgia? Back roads and highways?
Hey how is the camera mounted?
It look like it rides really smooth
Lawrence Jones it is a very smooth easy to ride bike
Great review indeed. I am looking to buy a brand new motorbike in the 250cc range as a starting bike as I am a new comer to riding. My number 1 choice is the Suzuki GW250Z Inazuma. However the dealer in my region won't bring it in until 3-4 months from now and this is not mentioning the 3 and a half months of following up and ending up with nothing.
So I think this would be a good alternative for me. Very informative review, my biggest concern is what can the display tell me about my ride besides current speed? You mentioned it shows your speed, Fuel, Trip A and Trip B, ODO which is a given. But no gear indicator or temperature guage.
I don't mind the gear indicator not being present as lots of bikes do that and I have trained on bikes with no gear indicator present anyway so this is alright. However the temperature guage, that will take time for me to understand when is my bike overheating or not in case it ever happens so it will take time to understand.
Overall, I think this will be my alternative given that the Inazuma will be too little too late to arrive in the dealership.
Great review it told me everything i needed to know but just one thing can you wheelie it since it has the slipper clutch it will disengage if the rpm raises high to fast and you have to rev it high and pop the clutch to wheelie so can it or cannot wheelie?
It can.
at what speed do u change gears?
Would you reccomend this as a beginners bike? getting a motorcycle license when i turn 18 and wondering what bike to get :D as for now ill just ride my moped
Neppymelon Pretty much all time in the video he talked how great this bike is for beginners...
+Dziugas Nzn hahaha i know right....i really dont get people these days.
I'm Sold! Thank you for the video!
Isn't it bad for oncoming drivers to be subjected to the high beams? Awesome video in every regard.
Yodaismycopilot I really could care less, I want to be seen during the day, at night I wouldn't run that way.
Fluxx43 Can you comment on why you went with the non-ABS version or did you go with the ABS version? What do you recommend? This will be my first bike and the price difference is $300 at my local dealer. Solid video & review per usual.
+rob scherer I would honestly spend the money on the abs it works wonders I got mine with it
Matt I appreciate the info and that is probably what I will do as well...go with the ABS. Slightly worried about becoming dependent on it in tight spots, but we'll see. Cheers.
Get the ABS for peace of mind. The good thing about Kawasaki's ABS is that you can feel it when it engages (you will notice the brakes releasing pressure and reapplying it if you use too much). This means you can still practice and know the threshold for braking. On the opposite side, Honda has one of the best ABS systems. There ABS is very very very hard to feel at all, and is obviously non-intrusive. On those bikes it would be a bit harder to gauge the limit.
Durararide!! I appreciate the advice. Buying the ABS version will allow me to practice solid braking technique with the aid of a backup it sounds like. That makes sense to me. I'll be sure to upload some videos of the bike after I ride for a bit and feel comfortable sharing a review. Thanks again for the comment.
Is this stock exhaust?