Yamaha Niken 900 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Niken 900
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
87.5 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
263 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
115 hp @ 10,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
87.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
~180 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a top speed figure)
170 km/h
Weight
263 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Niken 900
7.5/10
"A genuinely useful machine for the right rider, not a novelty."
Pros
+Exceptional wet-weather cornering confidence
+Punchy MT-09 derived engine
+Used prices now attractive
Cons
−Front tyre costs are brutal
−Complex LMW servicing expenses
−Heavy and awkward stationary
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.
