Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs KTM RC 390 vs Yamaha YZF-R25 Comparison

Updated: 07, Jul, 2025 10:25 AM

	Kawasaki Ninja 300 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 3,43,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 2739 views All time: 1320627 views	KTM RC 390 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 3,18,173 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 2061 views All time: 1617087 views	Yamaha YZF-R25 Expected Price ₹ 3,00,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected POPULARITY This week: 1780 views All time: 1559533 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	179 kg	172 kg	166 kg
	Ground Clearance
	140 mm	153 mm	160 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	17 litres	13.7 litres	14.30 litres
	Wheelbase
	1405 mm	1340±15 mm	1380 mm
	Overall Length
	2015 mm	1978 mm	2090 mm
	Overall Width
	715 mm	688 mm	720 mm
	Overall Height
	1110 mm	1098 mm	1135 mm
	Seat Height
	780 mm	835 mm	780 mm
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-100 kmph
	5.6 secs	5.61 secs	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Engine Kill Switch
			NA
	Rider’s Footpegs
	Supersports Style Aluminium Footpegs		NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Kawasaki Ninja 300 mileage is 25-30 kmpl (approximate).	KTM RC 390 mileage is 25 kmpl (approximate).	30 kmpl (approx)
	Top Speed
	Kawasaki Ninja 300 top speed is 182 kmph (approximate).	KTM RC 390 top speed is 169 kmph (speedo-indicated).	NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 300cc sportbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.6 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 373cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 5.61 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	296 cc	373.2 cc	249 cc
	Bore
	62 mm	89 mm	60 mm
	Stroke
	49 mm	60 mm	44.1 mm
	Number of Cylinders
	2	1	2
	Compression Ratio
	10.6:1	12.88:1	11.6: 1
	Gearbox Type
	6-Speed, Return	NA	NA
	Engine Details
	296cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin Engine	373.2cc, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Single Cylinder Engine	Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve
	Maximum Power
	39 HP @ 11,000 rpm	43.5 HP @ 9000 rpm	35.5 BHP @ 12000 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	26.1 Nm @ 10,000 rpm	37 Nm @ 7000 rpm	22.6 NM @ 10000 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling
	Valve System
	DOHC, 8 Valves	NA	NA
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection ø32mm x 2 with Dual Throttle Valves	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)	Fuel Injection
	Ignition
	Digital	NA	TCI (Transistorized Ignition Control)
	Lubrication
	Forced lubrication Wet Sump with Oil Cooler	Forced, Wet sump	Wet
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
	Clutch
	Assist & Slipper Clutch	PASC Antihopping Clutch, Mechanically Operated	Wet, manual clutch, Multiplat
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Low Oil Indicator
		NA	NA
	Low Battery Indicator
		NA	NA
	ABS Light
			NA
	Economy Riding Indicator
		NA	NA
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Analog	Digital	Analog
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital-2
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	NA
	Clock
			NA
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	NA
	Similar Bikes
	Yamaha YZF-R3, Benelli 302R, TVS Apache RR 310, KTM RC 390, Suzuki GSX-S300, Honda CBR250RR, Honda CB300R	TVS Apache RR 310, KTM Duke 390, BMW G310RR, Kawasaki Ninja 300, Yamaha R3, Benelli 302R	NA
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
			NA
	Voltage
	12V	12 V	GTZ8V
	Capacity
	7Ah	8Ah	7.4 Ah
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
	Head Light
	Halogen	LED	Halogen 12V DC, 55W (H7)
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 373cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 5.61 seconds.
	Comfort

	Fuel Economy

	Features

	Build Quality

	Value for Money
			NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Brake
	290mm Single Petal Disc, Dual-Piston	320mm Single Disc	Floating Single Disc Ø 298mm
	Alloy Wheels

	Rear Brake
	220mm Single Petal Disc, Dual-Piston	230mm Single Disc	Single Disc Ø 220mm
	Wheel Type
	Black Mag Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloys
	Front Tyre
	110/70-R17 M/C 54H	110/70-R17	110/70-17M/C (54s)
	Rear Tyre
	140/70-R17 M/C 66H	150/60-R17	140/70 – 17M / C (66s)
	ABS
	2-Channel ABS	Cornering ABS
	Front Wheel
	17-inch	17-inch	NA
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	17-inch	NA
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	37mm Telescopic Forks	43mm WP USD Forks	Telescopic Fork 41 mm
	Rear Suspension
	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with Gas-Charged Shock and 5-Way Adjustable Pre-Load (Monoshock)	WP APEX - Monoshock	Suspension Monocross
	Frame (Chassis)
	Tube Diamond, Steel	Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)	Tubular Diamond frame
	Front Wheel Travel
	120 mm	120 mm	NA
	Rear Wheel Travel
	132 mm	150 mm	NA
	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)	66.5°	NA
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Sports	Sports	Sports
	Official Tagline
	The New Age Sensation	Racetrack DNA for the Street	Revs your Ego
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Upcoming
	Latest Price in India
	Kawasaki Ninja 300 price is Rs 3.43 lakh (ex-showroom).	KTM RC 390 price is Rs 3.18 lakh (ex-showroom).	Yamaha YZF-R25 is expected to be priced around Rs 3 lakh in India (ex-showroom).
	Bike Variant
	Kawasaki Ninja 300 (New Model)	KTM RC 390 (New Model)	Yamaha YZF-R25
	Colour Options
	Lime Green, Candy Lime Green, Metallic Moondust Gray	KTM Factory Racing Blue, KTM Electronic Orange	Racing Blue, Predator Black and Diablo Red
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	Kawasaki Ninja 300 on road price is around 4.02 lakh.	KTM RC 390 on road price is Rs 3.66 lakh in Delhi, Rs 3.79 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 3.71 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 3.75 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest KTM dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	NA