2015 Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 Kawasaki Ninja 300 2015 Kawasaki Ninja 300

Sport

Engine
Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
29.0 kW / 39 hp @ 11000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
172 kg / 379.1 lbs - ABS 174 kg / 383.6 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20152025
Make ModelKawasaki Ninja 300Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height785 mm / 30.8 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1405 mm / 55.3 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1110 mm / 43.7 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2015 mm / 79.3 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width715 mm / 29.1 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)172 kg228
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 3.8 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight172 kg / 379.1 lbs - ABS 174 kg / 383.6 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power29.0 kW / 39 hp @ 11000 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque27.0 Nm / 2.8 kg-fm @ 10000 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement296 cc / 18.0 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke . parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke62 x 49 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio10.6:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionFuel injection: Ø32 mm x 2 (Keihin), with dual throttle valvesElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionTCBI with Digital Advance -
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChainBelt, 34/80 ratio
Final Drive Ratio3.000 (42/14)-
Gear Ratios1st 2.714 (38/14) 2nd 1.789 (34/19) 3rd 1.409 (31/22) 4th 1.160 (29/25) 5th 1.000 (27/27) 6th 0.893 (25/28)1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Primary Drive Ratios3.087 (71/23)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTube diamond, steelStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front37 mm Telescopic fork,43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearBottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload,Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake 27°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail93 mm / 3.6 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear132 mm / 5.1 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 290 mm petal disc Single balanced actuation dual-pistonSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-pistonSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front110/70-17 M/C 54S160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear140/70-17 M/C 66S180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black