Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Yamaha Yzf-r3
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 Yzf-r3
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
42 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
29.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
169 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
42 hp @ 10,750 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
29.6 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
180 km/h
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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 Yzf-r3
8.5/10
"The benchmark small-displacement sportbike that actually delivers on its promises."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Excellent parts availability
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Buzzy and tiring highway riding
−Suspension needs immediate upgrading
−Limited power for progression
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
