Zero Motorcycles Sr/s vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zero Motorcycles Sr/s vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Zero Motorcycles Sr/s: 110 hp @ 5,000 rpm (est.) hp, 220 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Zero Motorcycles Sr/s
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
190 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 5,000 rpm (est.)
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
190 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant torque from standstill)
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
220 kg (curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.0 L/100km (energy consumption ~4.5–5.5 kWh/100km typical real-world)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Zero Motorcycles Sr/s
7.8/10
"Best used electric bike available, but buy smart and verify battery health."
Pros
+Maintenance costs genuinely minimal
+Torque delivery absolutely addictive
+Fairing improves real-world comfort
Cons
−Battery health uncertainty on used
−Dealer network remains frustratingly thin
−Range limits genuine touring potential
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
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