Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Kawasaki Ninja 650: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
65.7 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
65.7 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja 650
8.2/10
"The smartest used middleweight money can buy, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Cheap parts and servicing
+Forgiving ergonomics suit most
Cons
−Soft suspension ages poorly
−Neglected chains are common
−Fairing damage from droppers
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.
