Benelli 302s vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli 302s vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Benelli 302s: 38 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 5.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja 300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli 302s
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
38 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
26.5 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
38 hp @ 11,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
26.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Benelli 302s
5.5/10
"Buy cheap or don't bother — the price has to compensate."
Pros
+Sharp sport-bike styling
+Decent chassis dynamics
+Reasonable service intervals
Cons
−Patchy electrics throughout
−Parts availability still poor
−Breathless top-end performance
Kawasaki Ninja 300
8.0/10
"The benchmark used starter bike that actually delivers on its promise."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Genuinely sorted chassis dynamics
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Drop damage extremely common
−Rev-hungry above 8,000rpm
−Rear brake feels wooden
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
