Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model) vs Benelli 302R Comparison

Updated: 08, Nov, 2023 07:31 AM

	Kawasaki Ninja 300 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 3,43,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 26473 views All time: 1309798 views	Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model) Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 3,51,680 * Delhi. May vary. Discontinued Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 3879 views All time: 1230613 views	Benelli 302R Expected Price ₹ 3,25,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 10066 views All time: 319075 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	179 kg	173 kg	182 kg
	Ground Clearance
	140 mm	160 mm	130 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	17 litres	14 litres	14 litres
	Wheelbase
	1405 mm	1380 mm	1410 mm
	Overall Length
	2015 mm	2090 mm	2050 mm
	Overall Width
	715 mm	720 mm	770 mm
	Overall Height
	1110 mm	1135 mm	1130 mm
	Seat Height
	780 mm	780 mm	785 mm
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-100 kmph
	5.6 secs	6 secs	8 secs
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Engine Kill Switch

	Rider’s Footpegs
	Supersports Style Aluminium Footpegs	NA	NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Kawasaki Ninja 300 mileage is 25-30 kmpl (approximate).	15-25 kmpl (approx.)	Benelli 302R mileage is expected to be around 20-25 kmpl (approximate).
	Top Speed
	Kawasaki Ninja 300 top speed is 182 kmph (approximate).	NA	Benelli 302R top speed is expected to be around 150 kmph (approximate).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 300cc sportbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.6 seconds.		In terms of performance, the 300cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 8 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	296 cc	321 cc	300 cc
	Bore
	62 mm	68.0 mm	65.0 mm
	Stroke
	49 mm	44.1 mm	45.2 mm
	Number of Cylinders
	2	2	2
	Compression Ratio
	10.6:1	11.2 : 1	12.0:1
	Gearbox Type
	6-Speed, Return	Constant Mesh	NA
	Engine Details
	296cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin Engine	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves	300cc, Water-Cooled, In-line Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine
	Maximum Power
	39 HP @ 11,000 rpm	42 HP @ 10750 rpm	34.86 HP @ 11,000 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	26.1 Nm @ 10,000 rpm	29.6 Nm @ 9000 rpm	27 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooled
	Valve System
	DOHC, 8 Valves	DOHC, 4-valves	NA
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection ø32mm x 2 with Dual Throttle Valves	Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection with Throttle Body ø 34 mm
	Ignition
	Digital	TCI	Inductive Discharge Type
	Lubrication
	Forced lubrication Wet Sump with Oil Cooler	Wet sump	Pressure Splash Lubrication
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS4-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
	Clutch
	Assist & Slipper Clutch	Wet, Multiple Disc	Wet Clutch
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Low Oil Indicator

	Low Battery Indicator

	ABS Light
		NA
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Analog	Analog	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Liquid crystal	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Liquid crystal	Digital
	Clock
		Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	Anti-Lock Braking System	2-Channel ABS (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	Yamaha R3, Kawasaki Ninja 300, KTM RC 390, TVS Apache RR 310
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Voltage
	12V	12V	NA
	Capacity
	7Ah	7.0Ah(10HR)	NA
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	GTZ8V	MF
	Head Light
	Halogen	Twin 55 watt halogen bulbs	LED
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design

	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 300cc sportbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.6 seconds.		In terms of performance, the 300cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 8 seconds.
	Comfort

	Fuel Economy

	Features

	Build Quality

	Value for Money
		NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Brake
	Single 290mm Petal Disc, Dual-Piston	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 298 mm	260mm Dual Disc
	Alloy Wheels

	Rear Brake
	Single 220mm Petal Disc, Dual-Piston	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm	240mm Single Disc
	Wheel Type
	Black Mag Wheels	Alloys	Aluminum Alloy
	Front Tyre
	110/70-R17 M/C 54H	110/70-17M/C 54H (Tubeless)	110/70-R17
	Rear Tyre
	140/70-R17 M/C 66H	140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)	150/60-R17
	ABS
	2-Channel ABS		2-Channel ABS
	Front Wheel
	17-inch	17M/C x MT2.75	17” x MT 2.75” DOT
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	17M/C x MT4.00	17” x MT 4,00” DOT
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	37mm Telescopic Forks	Telescopic forks	41mm Inverted Telescopic Forks
	Rear Suspension
	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with Gas-Charged Shock and 5-Way Adjustable Pre-Load (Monoshock)	Swingarm	Rear Swing Arm with Central Shock Absorber (Monoshock)
	Frame (Chassis)
	Tube Diamond, Steel	Diamond	Braided Steel Tube Frame
	Front Wheel Travel
	120 mm	130 mm	120 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	132 mm	125 mm	45 mm
	Exhaust/Muffler
	2-1 Exhaust with Short-Style Silencer	NA	Catalytic Converter and Oxygen Sensors
Miscellaneous Information
	Rake
	27°	NA	NA
	Trail
	93 mm	95 mm	NA
	Steering Angle
	35°(Left) / 35°(Right)	Left:34°, Right:34°	NA
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Sports	Sports	Sports
	Official Tagline
	The New Age Sensation	Rev the Limits	The Ideal Track Tool for the Racer in You
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Discontinued	Upcoming
	Latest Price in India
	2024 Kawasaki Ninja 300 price is Rs 3.43 lakh (ex-showroom).	Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model) price was Rs 3.52 lakh before being discontinued.	2024 Benelli 302R price is expected to be around INR 3.25 lakh in India.
	Bike Variant
	2024 Kawasaki Ninja 300 (New Model)	Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old)	2024 Benelli 302R
	Colour Options
	Lime Green, Candy Lime Green, Ebony, Metallic Moondust Gray	Magma Black, Racing Blue	Yellow-Black, Silver-Black, Orange-Black
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	2024 Kawasaki Ninja 300 on road price is around 4.02 lakh.	NA	NA