Honda XR 300 Rally vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Last Updated: October 25, 2026

Honda XR 300 Rally price starts at Rs. 2.08 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.69 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Ninja 650, priced at Rs. 7.77 Lakh. On the performance front, the XR 300 Rally uses a 293.5cc engine and the Ninja 650 a 649cc engine producing 68 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the XR 300 Rally and Ninja 650, the XR 300 Rally is the better pick for affordability.

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XR 300 Rally vs Ninja 650 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda XR 300 RallyKawasaki Ninja 650
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.08 LakhRs. 7.77 Lakh
Mileage Not Available21 kmpl
Engine 293.5 cc649 cc
Max power Not Available68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available196 Kg

XR 300 Rally vs Ninja 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda XR 300 Rally STDKawasaki Ninja 650 (2025)
Rating
1 review
21 reviews
Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price Rs. 7.77 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air Cooled Engine with Oil Cooler Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel Twin, 8 valves, DOHC
Max Power Not Available 68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda XR 300 Rally Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 650 Colors
Wheel Size Not Available Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Not Available Self Start Only
Speedometer Not Available Digital
EMI Not Available
Rs. 21,274 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance XR 300 Rally Insurance Rs. 29,161 Ninja 650 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
210 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Air Cooled Engine with Oil Cooler
Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel Twin, 8 valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
293.5 cc
649 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
Bore
Not Available
83 mm
Stroke
Not Available
60 mm
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
2
Drive Type
Not Available
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Battery And Coil (Transistorised Ignition)
Compression Ratio
Not Available
10.8:1

Front Brake
Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
21 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Suspension-Front
Not Available
Ø41 mm Telescopic Fork Travel - 125 mm
Suspension-Rear
Gas-charged Pro-link
Horizontal Back-Link Swingarm Travel - 130 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
36 psi
Tyre Size
Not Available
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :-160/60-17
Wheel Size
Not Available
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
181 kg
Seat height
Not Available
790 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.3 L
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2115*740*1145 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1410 mm
Length
Not Available
2115 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
130 mm
Height
Not Available
1145 mm
Width
Not Available
740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
15 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
196 Kg
Tail Light
Not Available
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED

Frame Type
Not Available
Trellis High Tensile Steel
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque Control, Roadsync
K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Off Road Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Not Available
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Not Available
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Not Available
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Not Available
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Not Available
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms
2nd Service
Not Available
6000 Kms
3rd Service
Not Available
12000 Kms
4th Service
Not Available
18000 Kms

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • No power loss in the BS6 guise
  • Now gets a 4.3-inch colour-TFT screen with smartphone connectivity
  • Shod with grippier Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • Has become pricey
  • Engine lacks excitement
  • Skimps on adjustable suspension, radial brake callipers or electronic aids
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Honda XR 300 Rally Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 FAQs

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On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
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The Honda XR 300 Rally is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 650 by ₹5.69 Lakh.
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As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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