Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird: 164 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 290 km/h (electronically limited; some sources cite 300+ km/h unlimitied), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
164 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
126 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
290 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
256 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
164 hp @ 10,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
126 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
290 km/h (electronically limited; some sources cite 300+ km/h unlimitied)
170 km/h
Weight
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird
8.5/10
"A genuinely fast, reliable classic that rewards careful buyers enormously."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Exceptional power delivery smoothness
+Comfortable for long distances
Cons
−Cam chain tensioners wear early
−Fairings scarce and pricey
−Heavy for tight urban riding
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
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