Kawasaki Ninja 300 Vs Yamaha YZF R15 - Comparative Review

After seeing the comparison between Hero Motocorp Maestro and TVS Scooty Pep Plus in the previous article, we will now compare Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Yamaha YZF R15. The battle between the two great legends, the Green Ninja vs the Raring Red Yamaha begins! This is definitely going to be the toughest competition between these legends. We have Ninja and Yamaha (both from Japanese, the bikes that never gives up). Let's compare and see who finally wins the battle.
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Kawasaki Ninja 300

Kawasaki Ninja 300, an updated version of Kawasaki Ninja 250R, has finally launched in India on October 2013. Ninja is one of the most popular bike in India in terms of looks, speed and engine power. It is a 296 cc bike which gives mileage of 25 kmpl on an average. Bike's mileage depends on the way you ride the bike. It mostly varies on the highway traffic and city traffic. So, the mileage may vary from 25-30 kmpl. It has a best option of self start and the gearing system in Kawasaki Ninja 300 is very simpler compared to previous version. The manufacturer has launched the new version with great attractive new looks and advanced technology. If you would ask for Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs 250R, then my vote would go to 300 cc. As it has got new design and greater displacement. Below are the listed basic specifications of Ninja 300.

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Basic Specifications of Kawasaki Ninja 300

• It uses a 4-stroke, parallel twin,  Liquid cooled fuel injected, 296 cc.
• It has a maximum power of 39 PS @ 6500 rpm.
• It has got electric start option to start the engine.
• The wheels consists of tubeless tires that are made up of Alloy.
• It can go on the top speed of 169 kmph.
• Number of gears in Kawasaki Ninja 300 are 6.
• It has a maximum torque of 27 NM @ 10000 rpm.
• Talking about the Mileage, it gives up-to 25 kmpl.
• The fuel tank capacity is of 17.00 liters. 
• Currently, there are only 3 colors available in the market to choose from. They are: Ebony, Lime Green, Pearl Stardust white.
• Price(Ex-showroom) - Rs. 3,56,000(varies).
• Coming to dimensions, Kawasaki Ninja is as lengthy as 2015, mm, width: 715 mm and height 1110 mm.

Yamaha YZF R15

Yamaha YZF R15 was one of the best and most sold bike when it launched in India in 2011. As you all know, Yamaha is the most trusted and one of the most popular bikes in all over the world. Its sporty look, energetic engine power, beauty of tires, alloys, shape of the headlights and the awesome tail section made people go crazy behind it. YZF R15 has also won the coveted India Design mark award by India design council. Also, it has been rated as the most stylish bike of 2012. It is a 150 cc bike which gives mileage of 35-40 kmpl on an average. Compared to previous version, the manufacturer has launched with great attractive new looks and advanced technology like tail section and more. Below are the listed basic specifications of R15.

Basic Specifications of Yamaha YZF R15

• It uses a 4-stroke single cylinder SOHC, Liquid cooled, 4 valve 149.8 cc.
• It has a maximum power of 17 PS @ 8500 rpm.
• It has got electric start option to start the engine.
• The wheels consists of tubeless tires that are made up of Alloy.
• It can go on the top speed of 145 kmph.
• It has a maximum torque of 15 NM @ 7500 rpm.
• Talking about the Mileage, it gives up-to 35-40 kmpl.
• The fuel tank capacity is of 12 liters.
• Number of gears in Yamaha R15 are 6 
• Currently, there are only 5 colors available in the market to choose from. They are: Thundering Green, Racing blue, raring red, Invisible black, Raring Red.
• Price(Ex-showroom) - Rs. 1,08,000(varies).
• Coming to dimensions, Yamaha R15 is as lengthy as 1995, mm, width: 670 mm and height 1070 mm.

Who wins the battle?

• As you can see from the above mentioned specifications, if we compare the maximum power of Yamaha YZF R15 and Kawasaki Ninja 300, Ninja wins the battle. 

• Talking about looks, both the bikes has got the killer looks and it's very difficult to say which one's the best !! 
• Ninja wins the battle for the top speed as it can touch up-to 169 kmph, whereas Yamaha is only at 145 kmph(though it's a 150 cc bike).
• When it comes to fuel capacity, Ninja has got tank capacity of 17 liters and Yamaha 12 liters. So, Ninja wins again !! 
• The displacement(cc) of Ninja is just double than that of Yamaha: 300 cc and 150 cc. So, Ninja wins the battle for the third time.
• Mileage - The most asked question about bikes. When it comes to mileage, Yamaha wins the battle as it beats Ninja with approximately 10-15 liters.  

So, by reviewing all the important specifications, it is very clear that Kawasaki Ninja beats Yamaha YZF R15 easily. But, before you purchase any of these bikes, do have a test drive of both the bikes. Everyone's taste is different. Ninja is my favorite bike and your taste may be different. After having the test drive, make sure you were comfortable and the bike suits you perfectly! I Hope this article was very helpful to you.