Kawasaki Z300 vs Yamaha YZF-R3 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Great naked design Sturdy chassis frame Amazing handling Greatly powerful More affordable than its competitors Read More	Stylish design Impressive handling and performance Read More
Things we don't like	Pillion comfort is a compromised parameter A little on the heavier side Read More	Pillion comfort is compromised Could have had a TFT instrument console Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	296 cc	321 cc
Maximum Power	38.9 hp	41.4 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 L	14 L
Engine Type	2-Cylinders, 4-Stroke, Liquid-cooled, Parallel Twin, 8 Valves DOHC	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Bore X Stroke	62 mm x 49 mm	68.0 x 44.1 mm
Exhaust Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Maximum Torque	27 Nm	29.6 Nm
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	11.2:1
Emission Control	Euro 3	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
RPM at Maximum Power	--	10750 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	9000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Width	750 mm	730 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2015 mm	2090 mm
Seat Height	785 mm	780 mm
Wheel Base	1405 mm	1380 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	160 mm
Kerb Weight	168 kg	169 kg
Height	1025 mm	1140 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	2.4 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital	TCI
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Uni-Track	Swing Arm

Wheels & Tyres

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Road, Race Road, Race
Side Reflectors	No	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	--	No
Stability Control	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	--	No

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Tube Diamond Tube Diamond	Diamond Diamond
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	--	No

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No