Kawasaki Ninja 300 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Ninja 300 motorcycle specifications include a 296 cc (18.06 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 172.1 kg (379.3 lb).

Key specifications

2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2022Model years
296 ccDisplacement
172.1 kgWet weight
785 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,405 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20132014201520172022
Year-specific specification changes

The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
20152022Tubular diamond, steel
Front brakes
20152022Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Front suspension
2014202237mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Fuel system
2022Injection. 32 mm x 2, with dual throttle valves
Rear brakes
20152022Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Rear suspension
20142017Uni-Trak with 5-way adjustable preload
2022Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable pre-load
Wet weight
2014172 kg (379.2 lb)
2017172 kg (379.2 lb)
2022179 kg (394.6 lb)
Ignition
2022Digital
Overall width
2022715 mm (28.1 inches)

How the Kawasaki Ninja 300 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Displacement296 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 57% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 26th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight172.1 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 17% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 29th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height785 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 35th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 61st percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement26th

296 cc — larger displacement than about 26% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight29th

172.1 kg — heavier than about 29% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 71%.

Seat height35th

785 mm — taller than about 35% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity61st

17 L — larger than about 61% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,014 mm
This bike

2,014

Kawasaki avg

2,122

5% below average.

Overall width714 mm
This bike

714

Kawasaki avg

833

14% below average.

Overall height1,110 mm
This bike

1,110

Kawasaki avg

1,175

6% below average.

Wheelbase1,405 mm
This bike

1,405

Kawasaki avg

1,441

Close to average.

Seat height785 mm
This bike

785

Kawasaki avg

801

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 296 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,405 mmSeat 785 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 110/70-17 front / 140/70-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/70-17
Rear tire size 140/70-17
Front tire width 110 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 140 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.27:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 296 cc (18.06 cu in)
Bore × stroke 62.0 x 49 mm (2.4 x 1.9 inches)
Compression ratio 10.6:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. DFI with dual 32mm throttle bodies
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCBI with digital advance
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front suspension 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension Uni-Trak with 5-way adjustable preload / 5.2 in.
Rake 27.0°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Petal-type disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper
Rear brakes Single disc. Petal-type disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper
Front tire 110/70-17
Rear tire 140/70-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 172.1 kg (379.3 lb)
Seat height 785 mm (30.9 inches)
Overall length 2,014 mm (79.3 inches)
Overall width 714 mm (28.1 inches)
Overall height 1,110 mm (43.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,405 mm (55.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.03 L (4.50 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Pearl Stardust White, Lime Green/Ebony, Ebony
Factory warranty 12 months
Price as new US$ 4799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.