Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx. 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. Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
235 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx
8.5/10
"The sensible sport-tourer that never feels boring on Sunday."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world performance
+Cornering ABS standard fitment
+Massive 28-litre fuel tank
Cons
−Chain wears surprisingly quickly
−Panniers too narrow for helmets
−Wind noise above 90mph
Top 10 Accessories
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