Yamaha Fzs 25 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fzs 25 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Yamaha Fzs 25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 6.8/10. 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 Fzs 25
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
20.9 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
20.1 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
153 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
170 km/h
Weight
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fzs 25
6.8/10
"Solid urban commuter if you buy carefully and inspect thoroughly."
Pros
+Bulletproof city commuter
+Excellent fuel economy
+Low accessible seat height
Cons
−Struggles on motorways
−Maintenance often neglected used
−Plastics feel budget-grade
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.
