Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs KTM RC 390 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: 26217 views All time: 1309542 views	KTM RC 390 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 3,18,173 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 22395 views All time: 1607788 views	Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model) Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 3,51,680 * Delhi. May vary. Discontinued Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 3844 views All time: 1230578 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	179 kg	172 kg	173 kg
	Ground Clearance
	140 mm	153 mm	160 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	17 litres	13.7 litres	14 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	6 secs
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Engine Kill Switch

	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).	15-25 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	321 cc
	Bore
	62 mm	89 mm	68.0 mm
	Stroke
	49 mm	60 mm	44.1 mm
	Number of Cylinders
	2	1	2
	Compression Ratio
	10.6:1	12.88:1	11.2 : 1
	Gearbox Type
	6-Speed, Return	NA	Constant Mesh
	Engine Details
	296cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin Engine	373.2cc, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Single Cylinder Engine	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves
	Maximum Power
	39 HP @ 11,000 rpm	43.5 HP @ 9000 rpm	42 HP @ 10750 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	26.1 Nm @ 10,000 rpm	37 Nm @ 7000 rpm	29.6 Nm @ 9000 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling
	Valve System
	DOHC, 8 Valves	NA	DOHC, 4-valves
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection ø32mm x 2 with Dual Throttle Valves	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)	Fuel Injection
	Ignition
	Digital	NA	TCI
	Lubrication
	Forced lubrication Wet Sump with Oil Cooler	Forced, Wet sump	Wet sump
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS4-Compliant
	Clutch
	Assist & Slipper Clutch	PASC Antihopping Clutch, Mechanically Operated	Wet, Multiple Disc
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Low Oil Indicator
		NA
	Low Battery Indicator
		NA
	ABS Light
			NA
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Analog	Digital	Analog
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Liquid crystal
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Liquid crystal
	Clock
			Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	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	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)

	Voltage
	12V	12 V	12V
	Capacity
	7Ah	8Ah	7.0Ah(10HR)
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	GTZ8V
	Head Light
	Halogen	LED	Twin 55 watt halogen bulbs
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
	Single 290mm Petal Disc, Dual-Piston	320mm Single Disc	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 298 mm
	Alloy Wheels

	Rear Brake
	Single 220mm Petal Disc, Dual-Piston	230mm Single Disc	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm
	Wheel Type
	Black Mag Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloys
	Front Tyre
	110/70-R17 M/C 54H	110/70-R17	110/70-17M/C 54H (Tubeless)
	Rear Tyre
	140/70-R17 M/C 66H	150/60-R17	140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)
	ABS
	2-Channel ABS	Cornering ABS
	Front Wheel
	17-inch	17-inch	17M/C x MT2.75
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	17-inch	17M/C x MT4.00
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	37mm Telescopic Forks	43mm WP USD Forks	Telescopic forks
	Rear Suspension
	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with Gas-Charged Shock and 5-Way Adjustable Pre-Load (Monoshock)	WP APEX - Monoshock	Swingarm
	Frame (Chassis)
	Tube Diamond, Steel	Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)	Diamond
	Front Wheel Travel
	120 mm	120 mm	130 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	132 mm	150 mm	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)	66.5°	Left:34°, Right:34°
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Sports	Sports	Sports
	Official Tagline
	The New Age Sensation	Racetrack DNA for the Street	Rev the Limits
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Discontinued
	Latest Price in India
	2024 Kawasaki Ninja 300 price is Rs 3.43 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 KTM RC 390 price is Rs 3.18 lakh (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 KTM RC 390 (New Model)	Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old)
	Colour Options
	Lime Green, Candy Lime Green, Ebony, Metallic Moondust Gray	KTM Factory Racing Blue, KTM Electronic Orange	Magma Black, Racing Blue
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	2024 Kawasaki Ninja 300 on road price is around 4.02 lakh.	2024 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