Honda Cbr125r vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr125r vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Honda Cbr125r: 11 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 142 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Cbr125r
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
11 hp @ 10,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr125r
7.5/10
"The smartest learner bike money can buy, if expectations are realistic."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Ultra-cheap running costs
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Seriously limited top-end power
−Soft suspension feels vague
−Rear drum brake underwhelms
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.
