Yamaha R3 2026 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 300 2017

Yamaha R3 2026

Kawasaki Ninja 300 2017

Technical Specifications Yamaha R3 2026 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 300 2017

Yamaha R3 2026

Kawasaki Ninja 300 2017

Yamaha R3 2026

Kawasaki Ninja 300 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	68 mm	Bore	62 mm
Stroke	Stroke	44.1 mm	Stroke	49 mm
Engine power	Engine power	42 HP	Engine power	39 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	29.5 Nm	Torque	27 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	10.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systems	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	321 ccm	Displacement	296 ccm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,090 mm	Length	2,015 mm
Width	Width	735 mm	Width	715 mm
Height	Height	1,140 mm	Height	1,110 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,380 mm	Wheelbase	1,405 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	780 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	169 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	174 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R3 2026

It's fun - that's how short and concise a summary can be. The new Yamaha R3 is a bike that doesn't overtax anyone and is still fun even for experienced riders. The engine has plenty of power and is well setup, the suspension is just the right size - the same applies to the brakes. This is how smooth and harmonious an A2 sports motorbike can be.

Good ergonomics - also for taller riders

good engine

quickshifter optionally available

easy handling

surprisingly good suspension

good features and very sporty look

high build quality

LCD display only, the little sister R125 already has a TFT dashboard

optional quickshifter could work more finely

Kawasaki Ninja 300 2017

The Ninja 300 doesn't act stupid in any way, but does its job impeccably. If it were purely a matter of looks, it would be on its own anyway, that's how super-sporty it looks. It looks like the spitting image of its big sisters, the ZX-6R and ZX-10R, and has grown up enormously compared to its predecessor, the Ninja 250R.

Super sporty look

increased ride comfort

fluid ride

optimal braking system

ergonomic.

Performance lower than expected

Price Comparison Average Market Price Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

Price Yamaha R3

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