Benelli Bn 302 vs Kawasaki Z300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Bn 302 vs Kawasaki Z300. Benelli Bn 302: 38 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kawasaki Z300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli Bn 302
Kawasaki Z300
Horsepower (hp)
38 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
172 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
38 hp @ 11,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L
3.8 L/100km or approx. 26 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Benelli Bn 302
6.5/10
"Decent budget naked if maintained well and priced aggressively."
Pros
+Smooth rev-happy triple engine
+Sharp aggressive street styling
+Confidence-inspiring forgiving chassis
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely awful
−Inconsistent factory quality control
−Dealer network embarrassingly sparse
Kawasaki Z300
7.0/10
"A smart, cheap urban tool that experienced riders will quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Forgiving handling characteristics
Cons
−Runs out of breath fast
−Budget suspension limits confidence
−Learner abuse history likely
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