Suzuki Rf900r vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Rf900r vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Suzuki Rf900r: 125 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Rf900r
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
125 hp @ 10,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Rf900r
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable all-rounder hiding in plain sight at bargain prices."
Pros
+Strong, characterful inline-four engine
+Excellent wind protection fairing
+Comfortable two-up capability
Cons
−Parts availability increasingly difficult
−Carb issues on neglected examples
−Heavy for its power class
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.
