Hero Xtreme 160r vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Hero Xtreme 160r vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Hero Xtreme 160r: 15.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 138 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed Approximately 113 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Hero Xtreme 160r
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
15.4 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
14 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
113 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
15.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 113 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
170 km/h
Weight
138 kg (curb/wet weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Hero Xtreme 160r
7.0/10
"A capable commuter-sport bargain if you inspect it thoroughly first."
Pros
+USD forks, genuinely capable
+Punchy mid-range torque delivery
+Dual-disc braking confidence
Cons
−Electronics glitchy on early models
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Thin rear tyre longevity
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.
