Honda Nc750s vs Kawasaki Z300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Nc750s vs Kawasaki Z300. Honda Nc750s: 54 hp @ 6,250 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Z300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Nc750s
Kawasaki Z300
Horsepower (hp)
54 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
172 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
54 hp @ 6,250 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider)
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 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 Nc750s
7.5/10
"The smartest boring motorcycle money can buy used."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Underseat storage genuinely useful
+DCT makes traffic effortless
Cons
−Excitement level near zero
−DCT service costs add up
−Suspension wallows under pressure
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
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