Yamaha Fzs600 Fazer vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fzs600 Fazer vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. Yamaha Fzs600 Fazer: 95 hp @ 11,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited; note: some sources cite slightly lower figures around 210–220 km/h in real-world conditions), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Yamaha Fzs600 Fazer
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
63 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
95 hp @ 11,500 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
63 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited; note: some sources cite slightly lower figures around 210–220 km/h in real-world conditions)
170 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fzs600 Fazer
8.0/10
"The sensible all-rounder that rarely disappoints and never bankrupts you."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Usable torque everywhere
+Cheap parts availability
Cons
−Leaky fork seals common
−Seat comfort drops sharply
−Fairing ages and cracks
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.
