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Performance Review: Kawasaki Ninja 300 DOHC - [2018]

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Kawasaki Ninja 300 DOHC - [2018]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Edition: Kawasaki Ninja 300 DOHC
  • Year: 2018 | Type: Sport
  • Engine: 296 cc (18.0 ci) 8 Valve
  • Engine Type: Transverse | Cylinders: 2
  • Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: DOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
  • Cooling: Liquid | Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 6 speed / Manual
  • Drive: Chain
  • Wet Weight: 172 kgs (379 lbs)
  • Dry Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
  • Power: 39 bhp (29 kW) @ 11000 rpm
  • Torque: 19.9 lb-ft (27.0 Nm) @ 10000 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 226.7 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 115.7 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 16.3 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 16.7 secs
  • Top Speed: 112 mph (180.2 kph)
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 14.1 secs @ 0 mph
  • Frame: Steel
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Kawasaki Ninja 300 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Kawasaki Ninja 300 DOHC is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute and the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder.This particular Kawasaki Ninja 300 has a 296cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.

Norton Superlight SS - [2020] image

An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]

The 2018 Ninja 300 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Ninja 300's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1995cc.1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1994cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 172 kgs (379 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Ninja 300 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally, give or take 50kg.

Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025] image

The 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 300 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]

In terms of power the 296cc 8 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 39 bhp (29 kW) @ 11000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].

The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 19.9 lb-ft (27.0 Nm) @ 10000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki Ninja 300 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

Yamaha RD 350 Twin - [1974] image

The 1974 Yamaha RD 350 Twin has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 300 DOHC.

The 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 300 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 226.7 bhp per ton and 115.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 Ninja 300 competing with the 1974 Yamaha RD 350 Twin [251.6 bhp\ton] and the 1973 Yamaha RD 350 Twin [251.6 bhp\ton].


Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki Ninja 300 generating around 115.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1981 Suzuki GS 550 M Katana [140.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 2023 Kawasaki ZX-4 RR Ninja KRT [140.5 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 16.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 16.7 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Ninja 300 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2019 Kawasaki Z 300 Twin Cylinder (16.3 secs) and the 2019 Honda X-ADV 745 (16.3 secs). This Kawasaki Ninja 300 DOHC also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).

Kawasaki Ninja 300 DOHC - [2013] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 300 DOHC and the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 DOHC

When talking about the performance of the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 300 DOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 DOHC (14 secs) and the 1991 Honda NT 400 Bros MKII (14 secs).

Top Speed:

The 2018 version of the Kawasaki Ninja 300 DOHC has a maximum speed of 112mph.

Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit - [2009] image

Top Speed of the 2018 Ninja 300 equals the 2009 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 300 DOHC then how about a 2009 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit (123 mph) and the 2007 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit (123 mph).

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