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MT-03 vs Z300

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Yamaha MT-03
Ex-showroom

₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000

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Kawasaki Z300
Ex-showroom

₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000

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Value check

Start with price: Yamaha MT-03 at ₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000; Kawasaki Z300 at ₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000.

Body style

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Powertrain

Use the detailed specifications below to compare performance and efficiency values.

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Starting Price

Different

Yamaha MT-03

₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000

Kawasaki Z300

₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000

Power

Different

Yamaha MT-03

42 HP @ 10,750 rpm

Kawasaki Z300

38.5 Bhp @ 11000 rpm

Torque

Different

Yamaha MT-03

29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm

Kawasaki Z300

27 Nm @ 10000 rpm

Mileage / Range

Yamaha MT-03

In terms of performance, the 300cc street fighter bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 6 seconds.

Kawasaki Z300

-

Length

Yamaha MT-03

2090 mm

Kawasaki Z300

2015 mm

Width

Yamaha MT-03

755 mm

Kawasaki Z300

750 mm

Ground Clearance

Yamaha MT-03

160 mm

Kawasaki Z300

145 mm

Images

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Yamaha MT-03

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Kawasaki Z300

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 99 technical specs across 6 categories with 47 highlighted differences.

Total specs

99

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Differences found

47

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Other Features

34 differences in this category

Other Features
80 visible specs
34 differences

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Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

Diamond

Kawasaki Z300

Tube diamond, Steel

Cooling

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

Liquid Cooled

Kawasaki Z300

Liquid cooling

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

167 kg

Kawasaki Z300

Non-ABS - 168 kg, ABS - 170 kg

Emission Norms

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

BS6 Phase 2

Kawasaki Z300

BS6-Compliant

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

Yamaha MT-03 price is Rs 4.60 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kawasaki Z300

Kawasaki Z300 is expected to be priced around Rs 3.25 lakh in India (ex-showroom).

Low Battery Indicator

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Yes

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

2

Kawasaki Z300

2

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

110/70-R17 M/C 54H

Kawasaki Z300

110/70-17M/C 54S

Performance

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

In terms of performance, the 300cc street fighter bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 6 seconds.

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

Stimulate Your Pride: The Evolution to a True MT Sibling

Kawasaki Z300

It's Showtime

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

125 mm

Kawasaki Z300

132 mm

Number of Gears

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

6

Kawasaki Z300

6

Neutral Indicator

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Naked

Kawasaki Z300

Naked

Clock

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

Digital

Kawasaki Z300

Yes

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

LED

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Turn Signal Light (Rear)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

LED

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

ABS

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Yes

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

160 mm

Kawasaki Z300

145 mm

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

Midnight Cyan, Midnight Black

Kawasaki Z300

Metallic Spark Black, Candy Flat Blazed Green

Gear Ratios

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

1st gear - 2.500 (35/14), 2nd gear - 1.824 (31/17), 3rd gear - 1.347 (31/23), 4th gear - 1.086 (25/23), 5th gear - 0.920 (23/25), 6th gear - 0.800 (24/30)

Kawasaki Z300

1st - 2.714 (38/14), 2nd - 1.789 (34/19), 3rd - 1.409 (31/22), 4th - 1.160 (29/25), 5th - 1.000 (27/27), 6th - 0.857 (24/28)

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

Available

Kawasaki Z300

Upcoming

Low Oil Indicator

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Stroke

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

44.1 mm

Kawasaki Z300

49 mm

0-100 kmph

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

6 secs

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

130 mm

Kawasaki Z300

120 mm

Lubrication

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

Wet Sump

Kawasaki Z300

Forced lubrication, Wet sump

Secondary Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

3.071 (43/14)

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Braking System

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Speedometer

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

Digital

Kawasaki Z300

Yes

Turn Signal Light (Front)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

LED

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Head Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Projector Type Bi-Functional LED Headlight

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Wheel Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Alloy Wheels

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

1380 mm

Kawasaki Z300

1405 mm

Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Primary Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

3.043 (70/23)

Kawasaki Z300

3.087 (71/23)

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

Yamaha MT-03

Kawasaki Z300

Kawasaki Z300

Tachometer

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

Digital

Kawasaki Z300

Yes

Gear Indicator

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Bore

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

68 mm

Kawasaki Z300

62 mm

Rider’s Footpegs

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Yes

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

Swingarm

Kawasaki Z300

Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and adjustable pre-load

Ignition

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

TCI

Kawasaki Z300

Digital

Capacity

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

7.0Ah

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Spark Plug Model Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

CR8E

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Shift Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Return

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Battery Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

MF

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Yes

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Final transmission

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Chain

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Trail

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

95 mm

Kawasaki Z300

82 mm

Trip Meter

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

Digital

Kawasaki Z300

Yes

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

11.2:1

Kawasaki Z300

10.6:1

Vehicle Overview

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

Yamaha MT-03 is a street fighter based on the famous Yamaha R3 sold worldwide. If the front half is hidden, there are actually no differences between the both. The frame under the skin is even the same while it shares the 321cc, twin cylinder motor from the R3, producing 42 HP at 10750 rpm and 29.6 Nm at 9000 rpm. It comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox and weighs just 167 kg. All the features makes it good for a top speed of around 180 kmph while the bike claims a sub 6 second 0-100 kmph sprint. It rivals KTM 390 Duke, Kawasaki Z300 and other quarter liter naked bikes from the segment.

Kawasaki Z300

Kawasaki Z300 is the naked version of famous Ninja 300, carrying the same 296 cc, twin cylinder engine that is good for 38.5 BHP at 11000 rpm and 27 Nm at 10000 rpm. It comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox and weighs considerably less than the faired cousin. The ABS version is 2 kg heavier than the other one. It uses the same 17 liter fuel tank while rivals Yamaha MT-03 and Benelli TNT 300 in its segment. If launched in India, it will replace the Z250 and get a price tag of INR 3.25 lakh for the non ABS version.

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Pillion Grabrail

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

37mm Telescopic Upside Down Forks

Kawasaki Z300

37 mm telescopic fork

Voltage

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

12V

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

On Road Price

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yamaha MT-03 on road price is Rs 5.29 lakh in Delhi, Rs 5.47 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 5.36 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 5.43 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Yamaha dealership to get the exact on road price quote in your city.

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Valve System

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

DOHC, 4-Valves

Kawasaki Z300

DOHC, 8 valves

Emission (Co2)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

89 g/km

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Similar Bikes

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

TVS Apache RTR 310, QJ Motor SRK 400, KTM 390 Duke, BMW G 310 R, Keeway K300 N, Yamaha FZS-FI V4, Kawasaki Z300

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Rev-limiter Indicator

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

140/70-R17 M/C 66H

Kawasaki Z300

140/70-17M/C 66S

Top Speed

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yamaha MT-03 top speed is 188 kmph (speedo-indicated).

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Clutch

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

Wet, Multiple Disc

Kawasaki Z300

Wet multi-disc, Manual

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Constant Mesh

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Caster

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

25º

Kawasaki Z300

26°

Odometer

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-03

Digital

Kawasaki Z300

Yes

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Position Lamp

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

LED

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Auxiliary Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Not listed

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Yes

Kawasaki Z300

Yes

Service Reminder

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Not listed

Kawasaki Z300

Yes

Steering Angle

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Not listed

Kawasaki Z300

35°

Final Drive

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Not listed

Kawasaki Z300

Chain

Final Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-03

Not listed

Kawasaki Z300

3.000 (42/14)

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MT-03 vs Z300

Which is better among Yamaha MT-03 and Kawasaki Z300?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare Yamaha MT-03 and Kawasaki Z300 by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do Yamaha MT-03 and Kawasaki Z300 prices compare?

Based on the available data, Yamaha MT-03 is listed with ₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000, while Kawasaki Z300 is listed with ₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for Yamaha MT-03 and Kawasaki Z300?

The detailed specifications section on this page groups available values by category and highlights differences so you can compare all vehicles without opening multiple tabs.

Can I compare similar alternatives to Yamaha MT-03 and Kawasaki Z300?

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