Yamaha Mt-25 vs Kawasaki Z300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-25 vs Kawasaki Z300. Yamaha Mt-25: 35 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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-25
Kawasaki Z300
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
23.6 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
167 kg
172 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
35 hp @ 12,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
23.6 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider)
Weight
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 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-25
7.5/10
"Honest, durable learner bike that won't embarrass you on corners."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Sharp, flickable chassis dynamics
+Cheap and available parts
Cons
−Painfully slow above 130kph
−Fork seals weep early
−Seat gets harsh quickly
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
Top 10 Accessories
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