Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance Weight (379lb)

Quick answer

Across the 2013 and 2017 model years, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 379.2 lb (172 kg).

Wet / running weight379.2 lb (172 kg)
Fuel capacity4.5 US gal (17.03 L)
Full tank fuel weight28 lb (12.7 kg)
Model years covered
20132017

Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance is lighter than about 90.7% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
379.2 lb (172 kg)
86 Kawasaki sport bikesMedian: 455.8 lb (206.8 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight379.2 lb (172 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider529.2 lb (240 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.7% of total mass
180 lb rider559.2 lb (253.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.8% of total mass
210 lb rider589.2 lb (267.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 64.4% of total mass

Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance weight & related specs

Model years covered 2013, 2017
Wet / running weight 379.2 lb (172 kg)
Engine displacement 296 cc
Torque 19.9 lb-ft (27 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.5 US gal (17.03 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 28 lb (12.7 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 5.25 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.78 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 128.1 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 7.4%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance is lighter than about 90.7% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 4.5 US gal (17.03 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 28 lb (12.7 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.

Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance weight FAQ

What is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 379.2 lb (172 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.

Is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport bikes?

It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 9th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

Which Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance years have different weight specs?

No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.

How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance?

Based on the supplied 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 28 lb (12.7 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.

What is the combined Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 559.2 lb (253.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance torque-to-weight ratio?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 5.25 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.

How large is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance engine for its weight?

The available figures work out to 0.78 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

Is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance above or below the typical Kawasaki sport bike weight?

Compared with the median Kawasaki sport bike weight of 455.8 lb (206.8 kg), the model is roughly 76.6 lb (34.8 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance weight most?

Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.

Official information note

Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.