Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Yamaha YZF-R3 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	296 cc	321 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17.03 L	14 L
Lubrication System	Forced lubrication, Wet sump	Wet Sump
Bore X Stroke	62.0 mm x 49.0mm	68 mm x 44.1 mm
Engine Type	Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Inline Engine, Liquid Cooled	Double Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Water Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet Multi Disc, Manual	Wet multi-plate
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	11.2:1
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Indirect Injection
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1 Exhaust	1 into 1 Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4-Valves	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooling
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	Catalytic Converter

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Dimension

Ground Clearance	140 mm	160 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Kerb Weight	174 kg	169 kg
Dry Weight	164 kg	--
Height	1110 mm	1135 mm
Width	714 mm	720 mm
Length	2014 mm	2090 mm
Wheelbase	1405 mm	1380 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	2.4 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition Type	TCBI with digital advance	TCI
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	140/70 R17	140/70 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial
Front Tyre	110/70 R17	110/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Uni Track	Swing Arm
Suspension Travel(Front)	119 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	132 mm	--
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12V

12V, 7.0 Ah

Safety & Security

ABS	optional optional	optional optional
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	Optional Optional
Central Locking	No	Optional Optional
Advanced Safety Features	rigid diamond frame rigid diamond frame	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	No	Optional Optional
Riding Modes	Street Street	Sport Sport
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	No	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	No	Optional Optional

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	No
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	Optional Optional
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	No

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Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	No	Optional Optional

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Split Seat Split Seat	Split Seat Split Seat
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Mild Steel Mild Steel
Body Frame Type	Tubular diamond Tubular diamond	Rhombus Rhombus
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	No

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Electrical

Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	Projector Lamp Projector Lamp
Indicator Light	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	No	No