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 (litres)	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
Emission Control	Euro 3	--
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	11.2:1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Maximum Torque	27 Nm	29.6 Nm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Exhaust Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Bore X Stroke	62 mm x 49 mm	68.0 x 44.1 mm
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Wet Sump
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
Seat Height	785 mm	780 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1025 mm	1140 mm
Kerb Weight	168 kg	169 kg
Length	2015 mm	2090 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	160 mm
Wheel Base	1405 mm	1380 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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Chassis & Suspension

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