Kawasaki Ninja 300 Beats Yamaha R3: Kawasaki Ninja 300 registered 95 units in the month of April 2019, taking a lead when compared to Yamaha R3 with just 40 units. The former is priced at INR 2.98 lakh while the latter comes with a price tag of INR 3.50 lakh.
As the number of buyers spending more on the motorcycles is increasing day by day, the 300-400cc segment is not getting the required growth due to the launch of Royal Enfield Interceptor at INR 2.50 lakh. The bigger 650cc engine is impressive in terms of performance and further saves initial investment amount for a budget-conscious buyer.
Kawasaki Ninja 300 Beats Yamaha R3
Sales Report (April 2019)
- Kawasaki Ninja 300: 95 units
- Yamaha YZF-R3: 40 units
The most powerful machine of the segment is definitely Yamaha R3 while those willing to spend a lot more can get their hands on the Ninja 400 at INR 4.99 lakh. The prices mentioned here are ex-showroom. The Ninja 300 is good for 39 HP and 27 Nm while the Yamaha R3 is good for 42 HP and 29.6 Nm. Both the sportbikes come equipped with a 6-speed gearbox. The Kawasaki Ninja 300 is now available in 4 shades, while the Yamaha R3 is available in 2 shades in India.
Kawasaki Ninja 300 Specs
| Displacement | 296 cc |
| Maximum Power | 39 HP @ 11000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 27 Nm @ 10000 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | 2 |
| Number of Gears | 6 |
| Seat Height | 785 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm |
| Kerb/Wet Weight | 179 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 litres |
| Top Speed | 182 kmph |
Yamaha YZF-R3 Specs
| Displacement | 321 cc |
| Maximum Power | 42 HP @ 10750 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 29.6 Nm @ 9000 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | 2 |
| Number of Gears | 6 |
| Seat Height | 780 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm |
| Kerb/Wet Weight | 173 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 litres |
| Top Speed | 188 kmph |