Kawasaki Z300 vs Yamaha MT-03 Comparison

Updated: 18, Dec, 2023 08:10 AM

Expected Price

₹ 3,25,000
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₹ 4,59,900
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Overall Length
2015 mm2090 mm
Overall Width
750 mm755 mm
Overall Height
1025 mm1070 mm
Ground Clearance
145 mm160 mm
Seat Height
785 mm780 mm
Kerb Weight
Non-ABS - 168 kg, ABS - 170 kg167 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 litres14 litres
Wheelbase
1405 mm1380 mm

COMFORT FEATURES

Electric Start
Pillion Footrest
Engine Kill Switch
NA

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Engine cc (Displacement)
296 cc321 cc
Bore
62 mm68 mm
Stroke
49 mm44.1 mm
Compression Ratio
10.6:111.2:1
Number of Cylinders
22
Engine Details
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin321cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, 4-Valves, 2-Cylinder Engine
Valve System
DOHC, 8 valvesDOHC, 4-Valves
Fuel System
Fuel injection: f32 mm x 2, with dual throttle valvesElectronic Fuel Injection
Ignition
DigitalTCI
Lubrication
Forced lubrication, Wet sumpWet Sump
Number of Gears
66
Final Drive
ChainNA
Primary Reduction Ratio
3.087 (71/23)3.043 (70/23)
Gear Ratios
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)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)
Final Reduction Ratio
3.000 (42/14)NA
Clutch
Wet multi-disc, ManualWet, Multiple Disc
Maximum Power
38.5 Bhp @ 11000 rpm42 HP @ 10,750 rpm
Maximum Torque
27 Nm @ 10000 rpm29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Cooling
Liquid coolingLiquid Cooled
Emission Norms
BS6-CompliantBS6 Phase 2

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Battery Indicator
Service Reminder
NA
Tachometer
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Clock
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Speedometer
Digital

BATTERY AND LIGHTING

Pass Light

MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW

Vehicle Overview
2024 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.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.

BRAKES AND TYRES

Front Tyre
110/70-17M/C 54S110/70-R17 M/C 54H
Rear Tyre
140/70-17M/C 66S140/70-R17 M/C 66H
Front Brake
Single 290mm Petal Disc, Dual-piston298mm Hydraulic Single Disc
Rear Brake
Single 220mm Petal Disc, Single balanced actuation dual-piston220mm Hydraulic Single Disc
ABS

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Frame (Chassis)
Tube diamond, SteelDiamond
Front Wheel Travel
120 mm130 mm
Rear Wheel Travel
132 mm125 mm
Front Suspension
37 mm telescopic fork37mm Telescopic Upside Down Forks
Rear Suspension
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and adjustable pre-loadSwingarm

Miscellaneous Information

Caster
26°25º
Trail
82 mm95 mm
Steering Angle
35°NA

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
NakedNaked
Official Tagline
It's ShowtimeStimulate Your Pride: The Evolution to a True MT Sibling
Bike Variant
2024 Kawasaki Z3002024 Yamaha MT-03
Latest Price in India
2024 Kawasaki Z300 is expected to be priced around Rs 3.25 lakh in India (ex-showroom).2024 Yamaha MT-03 price is Rs 4.60 lakh (ex-showroom).
Availability Status in India
UpcomingAvailable
Colour Options
Metallic Spark Black, Candy Flat Blazed GreenMidnight Cyan, Midnight Black
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol

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