Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Yamaha YZF R3

Yamaha YZF R3 Price starts at Rs. 3.51 Lakh which is Rs. 8,680 costlier than base model of Kawasaki Ninja 300 priced at Rs. 3.43 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 300 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Ninja 300 is powered by 296 cc engine , while Yamaha YZF R3 is powered by 321 cc cc engine. Kawasaki Ninja 300 is available in 3 different colours while Yamaha YZF R3 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Yamaha YZF R3 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Ninja 300 vs YZF R3

Key Highlights Ninja 300 ABSYZF R3 STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC Engine
Max Power 39 PS @ 11000 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm

Ninja 300 vs YZF R3 Key Highlights

Basic Info Ninja 300 ABSYZF R3 STD
Rating
390 reviews
46 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.43 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 3.51 Lakh
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC Engine
Max Power 39 PS @ 11000 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ninja 300 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 9,391 @ 6% (36 months)
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Insurance Rs. 14,458 Ninja 300 Insurance ...
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC Engine
Engine Displacement
296 cc
321 cc
Max Power
39 PS @ 11000 rpm
42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Max Torque
26.1 Nm @ 10000 rpm
29.6 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs4
Bore
62 mm
68 mm
Stroke
49 mm
44.1 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Transistor controlled ignition
Compression Ratio
10.6:1
11.2:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
35 kmpl

Suspension-Front
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Telescopic Forks
Chassis
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Diamond
Suspension-Rear
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Swingarm

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-140/70-17
Front :-110/70-R17, Rear :-140/70-R17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
780 mm
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Length*Width*Height
2015*715*1110 mm3
2090*720*1135
Wheelbase
1405 mm
1380 mm
Length
2015 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
140 mm
160 mm
Height
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780 mm
Width
715 mm
720 mm
Fuel Capacity
17 Liters
14 L
Kerb Weight
179 Kg
173 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
290 mm
298 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
220 mm

Battery Type
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GTZ8V
Additional Features
Heat Management Technology, Caliper Front and Rear - Dual piston, Rake - 27°, Trail - 93 mm, Fuel Type / Minimum Octane Rating - Unleaded petrol/RON91, Hard Alumite Coating Piston, Dual Throttle Valves
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LED tail lights
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Bulb

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
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Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
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Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
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Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Digital
Stepup Seat
Low Oil Indicator
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Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Console
...
Analogue and Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Connectivity
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Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Kawasaki Ninja 300

  • Well priced compared to other twins
  • Creamy smooth engine

Kawasaki Ninja 300

  • Could use more power and torque
  • Feels quite barren in terms of features
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Ninja 300 and YZF R3 Competitors

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Why is r3 preferred over ninja 300?
  • Everyone have different choices you can't say that r3 is preferred over ninja 300... I don't know but let's admit that R3 may have better function than ninja 300.. but one must also admit that r15 also looks similar to r3 and r15 is very common bike nowdays so r3 becomes a very ordinary bike in terms of road presence . Go for ninja 300 💚
  • Who said. Bull. Anytime Ninja 300.
  • I will anytime buy a Ninja 300.
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Q. Yamaha R3, Ninja300 or Benelli 302r, which is better?
  • It would be unfair to give a verdict here as the Yamaha R3 and Benelli 302R are yet to make their debut in the BS6 era. On the other hand, the baby Ninja has the dynamics of a comfortable tourer with its parallel-twin heart and with a few updates is loads of fun around the twisties or on a track. However, we feel Kawasaki has played it safe by not giving any additional features, which is a bit disappointing given the Rs 20,000 price hike. Despite its age, the 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 300 still remains a formidable supersport offering. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read More: - Five Key Aspects Of The BS6 Kawasaki Ninja 300
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Q. What will be the service and spare parts cost of Ninja 300 2019 version in India? Should I go for Ninja 300 or Apache RR310?
  • The service cost is definitely higher for the Ninja 300 as compared to the RR310. However due to localization, the spare parts are affordable. Earlier the cost of the total spare parts available for the Ninja 300 used to be around 2.5 Lakh and now that has been reduced to 50k. The Ninja 300 is always a better option if you can afford for the service cost. The average service cost for the Ninja 300 in Pune is 5.5 - 6 thousand.
  • Ninja for brand and ride quality.. top end power...Apache for the engine...overall ninja is appealing...if the qn was to compare with an orange bike...it would have been difficult...oops out of topic!!!
  • Service cost for Ninja is approx 4500 per service... Ninja is far better bike as the spare cost of RR310 is unnecessary high... just think about the cost of break lever and clutch lever for approx 1000 per lever... just an example that it's too too high for a TVS... moreover Ninja is far far superior machine...
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Ninja 300 Vs YZF R3 Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Ninja 300 vs YZF R3?

The Kawasaki Ninja 300 is cheaper than Yamaha YZF R3 by Rs. 8,680.

Which bike offers better performance Ninja 300 vs YZF R3?

For the ABS version, 296 cc Petrol engine of Ninja 300 produces 39 PS @ 11000 rpm of power and 26.1 Nm @ 10000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 321 cc Petrol engine of YZF R3 produces 42 PS @ 10750 rpm of power and 29.6 Nm @ 9000 rpm of torque

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Kawasaki Ninja 300
  • Yamaha YZF R3
  • I loved this bike it has awesome average in this price range not only average is some everything from handling to break system speed proper management of everything. value for money I am going to buy this bike as soon as possible.

    Ankit Ankit few weeks ago
  • Abs tops. Total riding pleasure. Great speeds. Excellent pick up. Beautiful looks. What a performance. Great buy. No comparisons, no choices, it is outrightly a winner, the best. Simply in love with it. Go for it with closed eyes.

    Shakti Mehta few weeks ago
  • Kawasaki ninja 300 very good condition bro . not a single strach . insurance running.new tyres . cal 70199 six 3 eght to 5

    Syed Tabrez few weeks ago
  • Mujhe yeh bike bhut pasand h so sweet and spicy and i love you so much kawasaki bike hai speed bike i love kawasaki bike

    Sadam Khan few weeks ago
  • All good but add usd forks in upcoming ninja 300.Also if all digital instrument cluster will be super for this bike.

    Rahul Raj few weeks ago
Ninja 300 User Reviews
  • Got this as my first bike and put 11,000 miles on it in 6 months. City miles. Got it with 0 miles and it is now just under 30,000. I had some recall work done pertaining to oil pan or something? I’ve laid it down twice and I’ve dropped it 3 or 4 times. Only maintenance cost was a new battery after around 4.5yrs, brake pads, and a new chain. AND a new low beam headlight kit from my accident at 50mph (internal structure, not outside), new shift lever which could have probably been bent back with heat if needed)and then changing my oil a little too often.She’s been good to me and when I started driving semi’s, she was ready to ride after sitting for weeks at a time without a battery tender. Flaws: if I let off electric start too soon on a bad startup it occasionally putters a little trying attempt 2(perhaps mild flooding?) This only happens if I turn off very briefly after a rigorous ride where she’s pretty hot still. This has been an issue that I noticed before probably 3-5,000 miles. When I was around 150lbs I let off of it at 125mph, yet google states top speed is 118... People think it’s a 600 and I think it’s a 150 😅 but it was just what I was looking for and more! Great buy!

    Jewel James few weeks ago
  • Absolutely perfect & One of the least offensive stock exhaust which has a deep throaty roar as revs climbs. Power delivery is very smooth & linear, so no sudden burst of power at lower rpm, however past 7000rpm punch increases all the up to red line. Though on a bit expensive side still best bang for your buck. Though brakes could have been better, front brakes feel bit spongy but a steel braided brake line should take care of it.

    Kamal Singh few weeks ago
  • Its rare to find a bike that can be a good all rounder. Personally though I have a few other bikes of smaller capacity, this bike came as a big surprise in terms of overall usability. A great overall package.

    Shawn Dsouza few weeks ago
  • I really like my wife would even mad than a tha ka ti hle mai hahahansmc c snsk😅😁😁😆😢😢😁usususi

    Theodore Chhakchhuak few weeks ago
  • Owner at KTM SHOWROOM ( SHOP NO 1 SAMDARIYA PVR NEHRU NAGAR REWA M.P.)

    Unstoppabl3 Satarking few weeks ago
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