Honda Vtr 250 vs Kawasaki Z300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vtr 250 vs Kawasaki Z300. Honda Vtr 250: 31 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 162 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by model year), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Vtr 250
Kawasaki Z300
Horsepower (hp)
31 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
23 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
162 kg
172 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
31 hp @ 11,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
23 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by model year)
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider)
Weight
162 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 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 Vtr 250
8.0/10
"The smartest used learner buy under three grand, full stop."
Pros
+Torquey V-twin character
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Frequently dropped by learners
−Lacks highway confidence above 110kmh
−Carb sync neglect is common
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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