Honda Cbr600f4 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr600f4 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Honda Cbr600f4: 110 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 257 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Cbr600f4
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
257 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 12,500 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
257 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
185 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 Cbr600f4
7.8/10
"An honest, capable sportbike that rewards careful buying over impulse."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda build quality
+Rewarding high-rpm power delivery
+Comfortable for a sportbike
Cons
−Carbs need attention if neglected
−Crash damage rife on market
−Modest power by modern standards
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.
