Kawasaki Zzr1400 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Zzr1400
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
210 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
162 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
268 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
210 hp @ 10,000 rpm (post-2012 model; earlier models ~190 hp)
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
162 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h)
170 km/h
Weight
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5–9.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zzr1400
8.5/10
"The ultimate fast-mile machine for experienced riders who respect consequences."
Pros
+Savage, usable horsepower everywhere
+Surprisingly comfortable long distance
+Rock-solid high-speed stability
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Fairings costly to replace
−Fuel economy genuinely poor
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
