Yamaha Fazer 150 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fazer 150 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Yamaha Fazer 150: ~14.7 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~138 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. 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
Yamaha Fazer 150
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
14.7 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.1 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
~14.7 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
~13.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated)
170 km/h
Weight
~138 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fazer 150
7.2/10
"A dependable urban workhorse that rewards careful used buyers."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Excellent fuel consumption figures
+Parts widely available everywhere
Cons
−Fork seals fail prematurely
−Lacks highway confidence above 110km/h
−Plastic trim cracks easily
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.
