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.
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.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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