Zongshen Rx1r vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zongshen Rx1r vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Zongshen Rx1r: ~35–40 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~175 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Zongshen Rx1r
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
35 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
~35–40 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
~35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated)
170 km/h
Weight
~175 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Zongshen Rx1r
6.5/10
"Surprisingly capable sportbike if you buy carefully and maintain religiously."
Pros
+Strong mid-range twin power
+Genuinely committed sporty ergonomics
+Exceptional value for money
Cons
−Patchy parts availability overseas
−Inconsistent factory build quality
−Suspension needs immediate attention
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.
