HONDA CBR300R vs KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- HONDA CBR300R 78 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL 79.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 28 hp (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL) up to 30.4 hp (HONDA CBR300R).
- Torque spans 22.6 Nm (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL) up to 27 Nm (HONDA CBR300R).
- Weight spans 160 kg (HONDA CBR300R) to 163 kg (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL).
- Displacement spans 250 cc (KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL) to 300 cc (HONDA CBR300R).
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| Specification | HONDA CBR300R | KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | HONDA CBR300R | KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL |
| Engine size | 300cc | 250cc |
| Power | 30.4hp | 28hp |
| Torque | 27nm. | 22.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 160kg | 163kg |
| Front brake | Single 296mm disc | Single-sided, dual-piston, single semi-floating ø310 mm petal disc |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc | ø220 mm petal disc, Dual-piston |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70-17M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 140/70-17M/C 66H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 37mm fork; 4.65 inches of travel | ø41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.07 inches of travel | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable spring preload, 130 mm |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 172km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 3.5 L/100km | 14 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5099 | $4000 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -ANALOG/DIGITAL INSTRUMENTATION |
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2023 HONDA CBR300R vs 2023 KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CBR300R and 2023 KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL are closely matched in weight, while the CBR300R has more displacement, peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
CBR300R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (300 cc vs 250 cc).
Peak power
CBR300R has a modest listed power advantage (30.4 hp vs 28 hp).
Torque
CBR300R has a clear listed torque advantage (27 Nm vs 22.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
CBR300R and KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL have very similar listed top speeds (170 km/h vs 172 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CBR300R and KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL have very similar listed weights (160 kg vs 163 kg). CBR300R has a lower listed seat height (78 cm vs 79.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and seat height, while listed top speed and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CBR300R vs KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL?
KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL is listed at 172 km/h (107 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for HONDA CBR300R.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR300R or KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL?
HONDA CBR300R has 30 hp compared with 28 hp on the KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL.
Which is lighter, HONDA CBR300R or KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL?
HONDA CBR300R is lighter at 160 kg vs 163 kg for KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL.
Which is better, HONDA CBR300R or KAWASAKİ Ninja 250 SL?
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.
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