Yamaha Mt-03 vs Kawasaki Z300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-03 vs Kawasaki Z300. Yamaha Mt-03: 42 hp @ 10,750 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Z300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mt-03
Kawasaki Z300
Horsepower (hp)
42 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
172 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
42 hp @ 10,750 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider)
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
3.8 L/100km or approx. 26 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-03
8.5/10
"The smartest used buy under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
+Genuinely fun at legal speeds
+Cheap insurance and running costs
Cons
−Fork seals can weep early
−Highway cruising feels buzzy
−Thin seat on long rides
Kawasaki Z300
7.0/10
"A smart, cheap urban tool that experienced riders will quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Forgiving handling characteristics
Cons
−Runs out of breath fast
−Budget suspension limits confidence
−Learner abuse history likely
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