Kawasaki Z300 vs Honda Cb300f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z300
Honda Cb300f
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
143 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
30 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider)
145 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
143 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km or approx. 26 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z300
7.0/10
"A smart, cheap urban tool that experienced riders will quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Forgiving handling characteristics
Cons
−Runs out of breath fast
−Budget suspension limits confidence
−Learner abuse history likely
Honda Cb300f
7.0/10
"A genuinely trustworthy first bike if the price is right."
Pros
+Honda reliability is legendary
+Cheap insurance and running costs
+Smooth fuel-injected engine
Cons
−Highway overtaking feels nervous
−You'll outgrow it fast
−Single-cylinder vibes at speed