Yamaha Tracer 700 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tracer 700 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Yamaha Tracer 700: 72 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 Tracer 700
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
72 hp @ 8,750 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
170 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tracer 700
8.2/10
"The sensible adventure-tourer choice that quietly outperforms its reputation."
Pros
+Engine genuinely indestructible
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Comfortable two-up touring ergonomics
Cons
−Suspension too soft standard
−Wind protection merely adequate
−Lacks electronic rider aids
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.
