Honda Cb300r vs Kawasaki Z300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb300r
Kawasaki Z300
Horsepower (hp)
31 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
27.5 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
143 kg
172 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
31 hp @ 8,500 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
27.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider)
Weight
143 kg (curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L typical real-world average)
3.8 L/100km or approx. 26 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb300r
7.8/10
"The smartest used beginner bike money can reliably buy."
Pros
+Honda reliability, bulletproof engine
+Premium looks, ages well
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Soft suspension, wallows cornering hard
−Highway cruising feels strained
−Limited wind protection
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