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).
Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance weight overview
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
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.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
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
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
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.
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.