Yamaha MT-03
41 hp, 321 cc2016 - 2018
Kawasaki Ninja 300
39 hp, 296 cc, 174 kg2012 - 2015
MetricUS
EngineYamaha MT-03Kawasaki Ninja 300
Displacement321 cc296 cc
Max power41 hp (@10 750 RPM)39 hp (@11 000 RPM)
Max torque30 Nm (@9 000 RPM)27 Nm (@10 000 RPM)
Redline12 500 RPM13 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-2
Compression11.20:110.60:1
Oil capacity2.40 litre2.40 litre
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR8ENGK CR8E
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves88
Bore68.0 mm62.0 mm
Stroke44.1 mm49.0 mm
Weight to power4.46 kg/hp
Power to weight224 hp/Ton
Battery typeGTZ8V12V 8Ah
GearboxYamaha MT-03Kawasaki Ninja 300
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio3.0433.087
Final drive3.0713.0
1. gear2.5 (63 km/h)2.714 (61 km/h)
2. gear1.824 (87 km/h)1.789 (93 km/h)
3. gear1.348 (117 km/h)1.409 (118 km/h)
4. gear1.087 (146 km/h)1.16 (143 km/h)
5. gear0.92 (172 km/h)1.0 (166 km/h)
6. gear0.8 (198 km/h)0.857 (194 km/h)
ChasisYamaha MT-03Kawasaki Ninja 300
Frame typeDiamondDiamond, steel
Front susp.41mm Telescopic fork, 130.00 mm travelTelescopic fork, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm, 125.00 mm travelSwingarm (uni-trak) 132mm wheel travel
Dyno chart of 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300