Benelli 302R vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 [Quick Comparison]

Benelli 302R vs Kawasaki Ninja 300: These two twin-cylinder sportbikes are one among the toughest rivals that you will find around the middleweight segment as both come with loads of style and safety. One gives you goosebumps with power while the other one strikes the perfect balance between track and everyday riding. They lock horns with INR 12,000 worth of price difference between each other. Ninja 300 is powered by a 296cc, twin cylinder engine that is good for 39 HP and 27 Nm. On the other hand, Benelli 302R is good for 38.8 HP and 26.5 Nm. [caption id="attachment_174038" align="aligncenter" width="705"] Benelli 302R[/caption] Kawasaki Ninja 300 weighs just 179 kg while adding 19 kg to this number brings the kerb weight of Benelli 302R at 198 kg. Both the bikes are available with dual-channel ABS as standard. Kawasaki Ninja 300 looks better than Benelli 302R while decision can also vary with different needs of riders. Benelli offers upside forks and dual front disc brakes on the motorcycle. The 302R is priced at INR 3.10 lakh while Ninja 300 can be bought in India for INR 2.98 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom Delhi. [caption id="attachment_240801" align="aligncenter" width="704"] Kawasaki Ninja 300[/caption]

Benelli 302R vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

Engine & Performance Specs

	Benelli 302R	Kawasaki Ninja 300
Displacement	300cc	296cc
Cooling	Liquid-Cooled	Liquid-Cooled
Fuel System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
No. of Cylinders	2	2
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed
Power-to-Weight	195.95 hp/tonne	217.87 hp/tonne
Max. Power	38.8 HP @ 11,500 rpm	39 HP @ 11,000 rpm
Max. Torque	26.5 NM @ 10,000 rpm	27 NM @ 10,000 rpm
0-100 kmph	8 Seconds (Approx.)	6.73 Seconds
Top Speed	170 kmph	182 kmph
Mileage	20-25 kmpl	20-25 kmpl

Dimensions & Weight

	Benelli 302R	Kawasaki Ninja 300
Length	2150 mm	2015 mm
Width	745 mm	715 mm
Height	1115 mm	1110 mm
Wheelbase	1410 mm	1405 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	135 mm
Seat Height	785 mm	785 mm
Kerb Weight	198 kg	179 kg
Fuel Tank	14 litres	17 litres

[caption id="attachment_174040" align="aligncenter" width="580"] Benelli 302R Instrument Console[/caption] [caption id="attachment_174041" align="aligncenter" width="580"] Kawasaki Ninja 300 Instrument Console[/caption]

Brakes & Suspension

Benelli 302R vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

	Benelli 302R	Kawasaki Ninja 300
Brakes (F)	260 mm Twin Discs	290 mm Single Disc
Brakes (R)	240 mm Single Disc	220 mm Single Disc
Suspension (F)	Upside Down Forks	Telescopic Forks
Suspension (R)	Adjustable Monoshock	Adjustable Monoshock
ABS	2-Channel ABS	2-Channel ABS

Frame & Tyres

	Benelli 302R	Kawasaki Ninja 300
Frame	Steel Trestle	Tube Diamond, Steel
Front Tyre	110/70-R17 54H	110/70-R17 54H
Rear Tyre	150/60-R17 66H	140/70-R17 66H
Front Wheel	17-inch	17-inch
Rear Wheel	17-inch	17-inch

[caption id="attachment_240797" align="aligncenter" width="769"] Kawasaki Ninja 300[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2415" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Benelli 302R[/caption]