Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Hero HX250R STD vs Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model) Comparison

Updated: 07, Dec, 2021 07:11 AM

	Kawasaki Ninja 300 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 3,43,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 26428 views All time: 1309753 views	Hero HX250R STD Expected Price ₹ 1,40,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 6491 views All time: 1023938 views	Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model) Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 3,51,680 * Delhi. May vary. Discontinued Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 3873 views All time: 1230607 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	179 kg	139 kg	173 kg
	Ground Clearance
	140 mm	145 mm	160 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	17 litres	12.90 litres	14 litres
	Wheelbase
	1405 mm	1370 mm	1380 mm
	Overall Length
	2015 mm	2085 mm	2090 mm
	Overall Width
	715 mm	735 mm	720 mm
	Overall Height
	1110 mm	1145 mm	1135 mm
	Seat Height
	780 mm	NA	780 mm
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-100 kmph
	5.6 secs	NA	6 secs
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Engine Kill Switch
		NA
	Rider’s Footpegs
	Supersports Style Aluminium Footpegs	NA	NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Kawasaki Ninja 300 mileage is 25-30 kmpl (approximate).	NA	15-25 kmpl (approx.)
	Top Speed
	Kawasaki Ninja 300 top speed is 182 kmph (approximate).	NA	NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 300cc sportbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.6 seconds.	NA
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	296 cc	249 cc	321 cc
	Bore
	62 mm	81 mm	68.0 mm
	Stroke
	49 mm	48.5 mm	44.1 mm
	Number of Cylinders
	2	1	2
	Compression Ratio
	10.6:1	NA	11.2 : 1
	Gearbox Type
	6-Speed, Return	Constant Mesh	Constant Mesh
	Engine Details
	296cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin Engine	4 – stroke single cylinder DOHC, Liquid cooled, engine	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves
	Maximum Power
	39 HP @ 11,000 rpm	31 BHP @ 9000 rpm	42 HP @ 10750 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	26.1 Nm @ 10,000 rpm	23 NM @ 7000 rpm	29.6 Nm @ 9000 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooling
	Valve System
	DOHC, 8 Valves	NA	DOHC, 4-valves
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection ø32mm x 2 with Dual Throttle Valves	NA	Fuel Injection
	Ignition
	Digital	NA	TCI
	Lubrication
	Forced lubrication Wet Sump with Oil Cooler	NA	Wet sump
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS4-Compliant
	Clutch
	Assist & Slipper Clutch	Multi-plate Wet	Wet, Multiple Disc
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Low Oil Indicator
		NA
	Low Battery Indicator
		NA
	ABS Light
		NA	NA
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Analog	Digital	Analog
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital-2	Liquid crystal
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	NA	Liquid crystal
	Clock
		NA	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	NA	Anti-Lock Braking System
	Similar Bikes
	Yamaha YZF-R3, Benelli 302R, TVS Apache RR 310, KTM RC 390, Suzuki GSX-S300, Honda CBR250RR, Honda CB300R	NA	NA
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
		NA
	Voltage
	12V	12V	12V
	Capacity
	7Ah	6Ah	7.0Ah(10HR)
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	GTZ8V
	Head Light
	Halogen	Twin 12V – 35W / 35W – Halogen Bulb, DC – Multi-Reflector Type	Twin 55 watt halogen bulbs
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 300cc sportbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.6 seconds.	NA
	Comfort
		NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA
	Features
		NA
	Build Quality
		NA
	Value for Money
		NA	NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Brake
	Single 290mm Petal Disc, Dual-Piston	300 mm Disc, three piston caliper	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 298 mm
	Alloy Wheels

	Rear Brake
	Single 220mm Petal Disc, Dual-Piston	220 mm Disc, linked	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm
	Wheel Type
	Black Mag Wheels	Alloys	Alloys
	Front Tyre
	110/70-R17 M/C 54H	110/80R-17 Unidirectional tubeless tyre	110/70-17M/C 54H (Tubeless)
	Rear Tyre
	140/70-R17 M/C 66H	140/70R-17 Unidirectional tubeless tyre	140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)
	ABS
	2-Channel ABS	NA
	Front Wheel
	17-inch	17×2.75	17M/C x MT2.75
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	17×4.00	17M/C x MT4.00
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	37mm Telescopic Forks	Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers	Telescopic forks
	Rear Suspension
	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with Gas-Charged Shock and 5-Way Adjustable Pre-Load (Monoshock)	Single shock, 5 Step adjustable Pre Load, Shim Valve Damping	Swingarm
	Frame (Chassis)
	Tube Diamond, Steel	NA	Diamond
	Front Wheel Travel
	120 mm	NA	130 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	132 mm	NA	125 mm
	Exhaust/Muffler
	2-1 Exhaust with Short-Style Silencer	NA	NA
Miscellaneous Information
	Rake
	27°	NA	NA
	Trail
	93 mm	NA	95 mm
	Steering Angle
	35°(Left) / 35°(Right)	NA	Left:34°, Right:34°
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Sports	Sports	Sports
	Official Tagline
	The New Age Sensation	Lean & Mean 250cc Sports Bike	Rev the Limits
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Upcoming	Discontinued
	Latest Price in India
	2024 Kawasaki Ninja 300 price is Rs 3.43 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Hero HX250R STD is expected to be priced around Rs 1.40 lakh in India (ex-showroom).	Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model) price was Rs 3.52 lakh before being discontinued.
	Bike Variant
	2024 Kawasaki Ninja 300 (New Model)	2024 Hero HX250R STD	Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old)
	Colour Options
	Lime Green, Candy Lime Green, Ebony, Metallic Moondust Gray	Red/Black	Magma Black, Racing Blue
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	2024 Kawasaki Ninja 300 on road price is around 4.02 lakh.	NA	NA