Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Yamaha Fazer 150
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
Yamaha Fazer 150
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
14.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
13.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
138 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
~14.7 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
Torque
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
~13.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
170 km/h
~130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
~138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 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
Yamaha Fazer 150
7.2/10
"A dependable urban workhorse that rewards careful used buyers."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Excellent fuel consumption figures
+Parts widely available everywhere
Cons
−Fork seals fail prematurely
−Lacks highway confidence above 110km/h
−Plastic trim cracks easily
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
