Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Ktm Rc 200
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
Ktm Rc 200
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
25 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
19.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
167 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
25 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
19.2 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (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
Ktm Rc 200
7.5/10
"A thrilling learner sportbike that demands thorough pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Brilliant chassis dynamics
+WP suspension surprisingly capable
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Expensive KTM spare parts
−Comfort disappears quickly
−Often abused by beginners
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
