Honda Vf750 Interceptor vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vf750 Interceptor vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Honda Vf750 Interceptor: 86 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 219 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 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 Vf750 Interceptor
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
219 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
86 hp @ 9,500 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
219 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Vf750 Interceptor
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic V4 that demands thorough pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Silky V4 engine character
+Confident, balanced chassis
+Strong parts availability still
Cons
−Cam gear wear epidemic
−Carbs need constant attention
−Heavy for the displacement
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.
