Across 5 covered model years from 2013 to 2022, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 379.2 lb (172 kg) to 394.6 lb (179 kg).
Kawasaki Ninja 300 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?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 is lighter than about 87.2% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Ninja 300 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 379.2 lb (172 kg) to 394.6 lb (179 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 296 cc |
| Power | 39 hp |
| Torque | 19.3 lb-ft (26.1 Nm) to 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 2013 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.88 hp / 100 lb to 10.28 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.73 lb / hp to 10.12 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.88 lb-ft / 100 lb to 5.25 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.75 cc / lb to 0.78 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 128.1 lb / 100 cc to 133.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.1% to 7.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Ninja 300 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 379.2 lb (172 kg) to 394.6 lb (179 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 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 13th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki Ninja 300 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2022 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Ninja 300?
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 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 559.4 lb (253.7 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 9.88 hp per 100 lb to 10.28 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 8th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Kawasaki Ninja 300 total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 7.1% to 7.4% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Kawasaki Ninja 300 torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.88 lb-ft per 100 lb 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.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja 300 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.75 cc per lb 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.
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.