Suzuki Gsx600f Katana vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Suzuki Gsx600f Katana: 78 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kawasaki Ninja 300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,500 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
59 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx600f Katana
7.0/10
"Dependable, unflashy and genuinely hard to fault as used transport."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Affordable used market prices
Cons
−Petcock failures very common
−Fairing panels expensive, crack easily
−Feels uninspiring above 9,000rpm
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.
