2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS vs 2026 Honda CB300F

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS
85 pts
2026 Honda CB300F
15 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS
36.5 pts
Best fit here
2026 Honda CB300F
70.3 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS
88.3 pts
2026 Honda CB300F
17.7 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS
99 pts
2026 Honda CB300F
19.8 pts

New rider friendly

2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS
35 pts
Best fit here
2026 Honda CB300F
62.4 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS 78 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2026 Honda CB300F 78.9 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 0.9 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 24.1 hp (2026 Honda CB300F) up to 39 hp (2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS).
  • Torque spans 25.6 Nm (2026 Honda CB300F) up to 26 Nm (2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS).
  • Weight spans 153 kg (2026 Honda CB300F) to 175 kg (2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS Honda CB300F
Brand KAWASAKI HONDA
Model Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS Honda CB300F
Engine size 300cc 300cc
Power 39hp 24.1hp
Torque 26nm. 25.6nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 175kg 153kg
Front brake Single 290 mm disc with dual-piston caliper and ABS. Disc, 276 mm, 4-piston caliper
Rear brake Single 220 mm disc with dual-piston caliper and ABS system. Disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper
Seat height (cm) 78cm 78.9cm
Front tyre 110/70-17 110/70-17
Rear tyre 140/70-17 150/60-17
Cooling Liquid cooling Oil cooled
Front suspension / Wheel Travel: 37 mm telescopic fork / 4.7 inches
Rear suspension / Wheel Travel: Gas-charged shock absorber with adjustable preload Uni-Trak swingarm / 5.2 inches
Motorcycle type Supersport Naked
Top speed 180km/h 155km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 5.5 L/100km 14.1 L – 2.8 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price Price not listed. Price not listed.
Brand price lists View KAWASAKI price list View HONDA price list
Extra features

Front Suspension / Wheel Travel: 37 mm telescopic fork / 4.7 inches Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel: Gas-charged shock absorber with adjustable preload Uni-Trak swingarm / 5.2 inches

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2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS vs 2026 Honda CB300F: listed specifications

The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS and 2026 Honda CB300F are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the Ninja 300 ABS has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the CB300F has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Ninja 300 ABS and CB300F have very similar engine displacement (300 cc vs 300 cc).

Peak power

Ninja 300 ABS has a clear listed power advantage (39 hp vs 24.1 hp).

Torque

Ninja 300 ABS and CB300F have very similar listed torque (26 Nm vs 25.6 Nm).

Listed top speed

Ninja 300 ABS has a clear listed top-speed advantage (180 km/h vs 155 km/h).

Cooling

Ninja 300 ABS is listed as liquid-cooled, and CB300F is listed as oil-cooled.

Weight and seat height

CB300F is notably lighter on the listed weight (153 kg vs 175 kg). Ninja 300 ABS and CB300F have very similar seat heights (78 cm vs 78.9 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed and weight, while displacement, torque and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS vs Honda CB300F?

Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph) vs 155 km/h (96 mph) for Honda CB300F.

Which has more horsepower, Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS or Honda CB300F?

Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS has 39 hp compared with 24 hp on the Honda CB300F.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS or Honda CB300F?

Honda CB300F is lighter at 153 kg vs 175 kg for Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS.

Which is better, Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS or Honda CB300F?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.