Yamaha Fazer 250 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fazer 250 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Yamaha Fazer 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Yamaha Fazer 250
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
20 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
20.5 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
154 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fazer 250
6.5/10
"Solid budget commuter, but don't expect thrills beyond city limits."
Pros
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Fairing blocks highway wind
Cons
−Narrow powerband needs revving
−Parts availability inconsistent
−Learner-damaged examples everywhere
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.
