Honda Vfr800 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vfr800 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Honda Vfr800: 107 hp @ 10,250 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Vfr800
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
107 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
88 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
235 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
107 hp @ 10,250 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
88 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
170 km/h
Weight
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Vfr800
8.5/10
"The ultimate all-rounder — if you buy a properly maintained example."
Pros
+Legendary V4 engine character
+Outstanding long-distance capability
+Exceptional chassis balance
Cons
−VTEC issues if neglected
−Rectifier-regulator reliability concerns
−Heavy for its 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.
