Yamaha Niken 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
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
88 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
88 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
170 km/h
Weight
263 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Niken
7.5/10
"A fascinating, capable machine — but buy carefully or pay dearly."
Pros
+Unreal wet-weather cornering grip
+Proven MT-09 engine
+Genuinely unique riding experience
Cons
−Front linkage parts are expensive
−Heavier than it looks
−Accelerated front tire wear
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.
