Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance 2017 and Yamaha YZF-R3 2021 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha YZF-R3 2021 × |  Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance 2017 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2021 | 2017 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha YZF-R3 | Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I | Injection. DFI with dual 32mm throttle bodies |
| Engine details | All-aluminum DiASil cylinder | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 321 | 296 |
| Power (kw) | 30.7 | 28.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.2 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 29.6 | 27 |
| Bore (mm) | 68 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 44.1 | 49 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 97.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Constant mesh | - |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate | - |
| Compression | 11.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Akrapovic exhaust |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic fork | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Monocross single shock, adjustable preload | Uni-Trak with 5-way adjustable preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 220 |
| Frame type | Diamond, steel frame and swingarm | Tubular diamond, steel |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 140/70-17 |
| Wheels | 10-spoke cast aluminum | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 119 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 124 | 132 |
| Trail (mm) | 94 | 94 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | 27 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Light | LED headlight | - |
| Instruments | Digital gear position, fuel capacity, real time and average fuel economy, water temp, clock and an oil change trip meter | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,379 | 1,405 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 166.9 | 172 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,140 | 1,110 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,090 | 2,014 |
| Overall width (mm) | 729 | 714 |
| Seat height (mm) | 780 | 785 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14 | 17.03 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.6 | - |
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