Honda Cbr500r vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr500r vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Honda Cbr500r: 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 192 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish), 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 Cbr500r
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
192 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
170 km/h
Weight
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr500r
7.5/10
"The smartest used buy for riders who value sense over sensation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Soft suspension stock
−Uninspiring above 8,000rpm
−Fairing damage common used
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
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