Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Kawasaki Ninja 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Kawasaki Ninja 250
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
33 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
33 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
22 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
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 250
8.0/10
"The smartest first bike money can realistically buy used."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Surprisingly engaging at redline
Cons
−Struggles above 75mph sustained
−Learner neglect very common
−Wind protection nearly nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
