Kawasaki Gpz500s vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Gpz500s vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Kawasaki Gpz500s: 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 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
Kawasaki Gpz500s
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
60 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Gpz500s
7.5/10
"The honest everyman motorcycle that simply refuses to let you down."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Forgiving, confidence-building chassis
+Cheap running costs
Cons
−Water pump seal weakness
−Fairings increasingly hard sourcing
−Uninspiring above 8,000rpm
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.
