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Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Yamaha R3

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Ninja 300 or Yamaha R3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Ninja 300 and R3. Kawasaki Ninja 300 Price starts at Rs.3.43 Lakh (ex-showroom) for BS6 and Yamaha R3 Price starts at Rs.4.65 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Ninja 300 is 2 cylinder, 296 cc Engine can generate 38.88 bhp @ 11000 rpm power whereas Yamaha R3 is a 2 cylinder, 321 cc Engine can generate 41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Ninja 300 provides a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model), and R3 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Kawasaki Ninja 300 is available in 3 colours & 7 variants whereas Yamaha R3 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Ninja 300 vs R3

Key HighlightsKawasaki Ninja 300Yamaha R3
PriceRs.3.43 LakhRs.4.65 Lakh
Engine Capacity296 cc321 cc
Power38.88 bhp @ 11000 rpm41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm
Mileage/Range25 kmplN/A km/charge
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Kawasaki Ninja 300 BS6 bike
BS6
Rs. 3.43 Lakh
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Rs. 4.65 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
3.87 Lakh
Price Breakup
5.24 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Displacement
296 cc
321 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
290
298
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
28
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28
-
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
37 mm Telescopic Fork / 120 mm
Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork)
Rear Suspension
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock
Swingarm
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - R17
110/70 R17M/C 54H

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
-
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Tube diamond and steel
Diamond

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
Electric
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
296 cc
321 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke Parallel Twin
4-stroke& 2-cylinder& Liquid-cooled& DOHC& 4-valves
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
0.084 kwh
Battery Type
MF
-
Top Speed
160 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
62 mm x 49 mm
68 mm x 44.1 mm
Configuration
-
11.2:1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
Call/SMS Alerts
-
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
check
-
Low Oil Indicator
check
-
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
-
Service Reminder Indicator
-
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
Console Type
Semi-Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
-
Hazard Warning Switch
-
Radial Tyres
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
-
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Wet, Multiple Disc
Traction Control System
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2015 mm
2090 mm
Width
715 mm
730 mm
Height
1110 mm
1140 mm
Wheelbase
1405 mm
1380 mm
Ground Clearance
140 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.2 Litres
-
Body Type
Sports Bike
-
Seat Height
780 mm
780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
179 kg
169 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Most affordable Kawasaki in the market.
  • Peppy motor
  • Engine performance is brilliant
  • Refined redline behaviour
  • Braking is very strong & spot-on
  • Suspension setup is perfectly tuned for road
  • Overall design & build quality is superb
Cons
  • Costly to maintain.
  • Limited service centres in the country.
  • Design is already aged in global markets
  • No modern features like the TFT console
  • Lack of safety features like slipper clutch
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Yamaha R3

Safety

Ninja 300 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. R3 has Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

Comfort & Convenience

Kawasaki Ninja 300 has features like Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Yamaha R3, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

Kawasaki Ninja 300 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Kawasaki Ninja 300 has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1110 mm seat height. Yamaha R3 has 1140 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Yamaha R3 Owner Reviews

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    • N
      Naveen
      30 Oct 2024
      5.0
      All are excellent I love this bike and it is my dream bike and looking awesome royalty look and comfortable is good overall is very well I love this bike
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    • S
      Sahil
      7 Month ago
      5.0
      This bike is so powerful bike. so cool bike.
      Likes (3)
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    • PD
      Prince Dhilor
      9 Month ago
      4.2
      The bike is perfect, but the backseat comfort is disappointing. Nice design. Great engine power. Amazing road presence. Overall experience is good.
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      Vishal
      12 Month ago
      4.4
      In its class, the bike is well-known for being dependable. Many riders looking for a reliable and fun ride choose it for its dependable engine, good build quality, and general durability.
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    • NT
      Nitin Tyagi
      12 Month ago
      4.4
      The bike's balanced riding position accommodates riders of all skill levels. The bike's ergonomics are built to make riding comfortable, particularly on extended excursions.
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