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YZF-R3 (Old Model) vs Ninja 300

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Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)
Ex-showroom

₹348,000 - ₹351,680

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Kawasaki Ninja 300
Ex-showroom

₹170,000 - ₹1,349,000

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Start with price: Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model) at ₹348,000 - ₹351,680; Kawasaki Ninja 300 at ₹170,000 - ₹1,349,000.

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Starting Price

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

₹348,000 - ₹351,680

Kawasaki Ninja 300

₹170,000 - ₹1,349,000

Power

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

42 HP @ 10750 rpm

Kawasaki Ninja 300

39 HP @ 11,000 rpm

Torque

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

29.6 Nm @ 9000 rpm

Kawasaki Ninja 300

26.1 Nm @ 10,000 rpm

Mileage / Range

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

15-25 kmpl (approx.)

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Kawasaki Ninja 300 mileage is 25-30 kmpl (approximate).

Length

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

2090 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 300

2015 mm

Width

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

720 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 300

715 mm

Ground Clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

160 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 300

140 mm

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Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

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Kawasaki Ninja 300

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Detailed Specifications

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Other Features

39 differences in this category

Other Features
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39 differences

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Wheel Type

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Alloys

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Black Mag Wheels

Bike Variant

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Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old)

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Kawasaki Ninja 300 (New Model)

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

130 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 300

120 mm

Cooling

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Liquid Cooling

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Liquid Cooled

Secondary Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

3.071 (43/14)

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Not listed

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Yes

Emission Norms

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

BS4-Compliant

Kawasaki Ninja 300

BS6-Compliant

Head Light

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Twin 55 watt halogen bulbs

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Halogen

Performance

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

****

Kawasaki Ninja 300

****

Front Wheel

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Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

17M/C x MT2.75

Kawasaki Ninja 300

17-inch

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Rev the Limits

Kawasaki Ninja 300

The New Age Sensation

Steering Angle

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Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Left:34°, Right:34°

Kawasaki Ninja 300

35°(Left) / 35°(Right)

Final transmission

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Chain

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Not listed

0-100 kmph

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

6 secs

Kawasaki Ninja 300

5.6 secs

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Digital

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Digital

Turn Signal Light (Front)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

12V,10Wx2

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Not listed

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Yes

Build Quality

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Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

****

Kawasaki Ninja 300

****

Frame (Chassis)

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Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Diamond

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Tube Diamond, Steel

Clutch

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Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Wet, Multiple Disc

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Assist & Slipper Clutch

Low Oil Indicator

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Yes

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Yes

Gear Ratios

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

1st gear - 2.500 (35/14), 2nd gear - 1.824 (31/17), 3rd gear - 1.348 (31/23), 4th gear - 1.087 (25/23), 5th gear - 0.920 (23/25), 6th gear - 0.800 (24/30)

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Not listed

Capacity

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Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

7.0Ah(10HR)

Kawasaki Ninja 300

7Ah

Design

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

****

Kawasaki Ninja 300

****

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

160 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 300

140 mm

Battery Type

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

GTZ8V

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Maintenance Free

ABS

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 300

2-Channel ABS

Braking System

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Anti-Lock Braking System

Kawasaki Ninja 300

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Compression Ratio

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Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

11.2 : 1

Kawasaki Ninja 300

10.6:1

Trail

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Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

95 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 300

93 mm

Lubrication

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Wet sump

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Forced lubrication Wet Sump with Oil Cooler

0-60 kmph

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

2.89 secs

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Not listed

Trip Meter

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Liquid crystal

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Digital

Turn Signal Light (Rear)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

12V,10Wx2

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Not listed

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Yes

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Yes

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Swingarm

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with Gas-Charged Shock and 5-Way Adjustable Pre-Load (Monoshock)

Number of Gears

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

6

Kawasaki Ninja 300

6

Rev-limiter Indicator

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Not listed

Primary Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

3.043 (70/23)

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Not listed

Voltage

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

12V

Kawasaki Ninja 300

12V

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

173 kg

Kawasaki Ninja 300

179 kg

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Yes

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Discontinued

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Available

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)

Kawasaki Ninja 300

140/70-R17 M/C 66H

Ignition

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

TCI

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Digital

Pillion Grabrail

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

No

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Not listed

Caster

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

25º

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Not listed

Tachometer

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Analog

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Analog

Auxiliary Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

12V, 5Wx1

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Not listed

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

2

Kawasaki Ninja 300

2

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

1380 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 300

1405 mm

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Telescopic forks

Kawasaki Ninja 300

37mm Telescopic Forks

Low Battery Indicator

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Yes

Spark Plug Model Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

CR8E

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Not listed

Gear Indicator

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Not listed

Clock

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Digital

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Yes

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Constant Mesh

Kawasaki Ninja 300

6-Speed, Return

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Sports

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Sports

Stroke

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

44.1 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 300

49 mm

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

110/70-17M/C 54H (Tubeless)

Kawasaki Ninja 300

110/70-R17 M/C 54H

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model) price was Rs 3.52 lakh before being discontinued.

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Kawasaki Ninja 300 price is Rs 3.43 lakh (ex-showroom).

Rear Wheel Travel

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Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

125 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 300

132 mm

Shift Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Return

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Not listed

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

LED

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Not listed

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

17M/C x MT4.00

Kawasaki Ninja 300

17-inch

Bore

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

68.0 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 300

62 mm

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Magma Black, Racing Blue

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Lime Green, Candy Lime Green, Metallic Moondust Gray

Valve System

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

DOHC, 4-valves

Kawasaki Ninja 300

DOHC, 8 Valves

Water Temperature Meter

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Not listed

Odometer

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Liquid crystal

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Digital

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Yes

Exhaust/Muffler

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 300

2-1 Exhaust with Short-Style Silencer

Value for Money

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 300

****

Economy Riding Indicator

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Yes

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Yes

On Road Price

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Kawasaki Ninja 300 on road price is around 4.02 lakh.

Similar Bikes

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Yamaha YZF-R3, Benelli 302R, TVS Apache RR 310, KTM RC 390, Suzuki GSX-S300, Honda CBR250RR, Honda CB300R

Rake

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 300

27°

Top Speed

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Kawasaki Ninja 300 top speed is 182 kmph (approximate).

Rider’s Footpegs

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model)

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Supersports Style Aluminium Footpegs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YZF-R3 (Old Model) vs Ninja 300

Which is better among Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model) and Kawasaki Ninja 300?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model) and Kawasaki Ninja 300 by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model) and Kawasaki Ninja 300 prices compare?

Based on the available data, Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model) is listed with ₹348,000 - ₹351,680, while Kawasaki Ninja 300 is listed with ₹170,000 - ₹1,349,000. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for Yamaha YZF-R3 (Old Model) and Kawasaki Ninja 300?

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