2015 Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

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
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20152026
Make ModelKawasaki Ninja 300KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height785 mm / 30.8 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1405 mm / 55.3 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1110 mm / 43.7 in-
Length2015 mm / 79.3 in-
Width715 mm / 29.1 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)172 kg195
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 3.8 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight172 kg / 379.1 lbs - ABS 174 kg / 383.6 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power29.0 kW / 39 hp @ 11000 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque27.0 Nm / 2.8 kg-fm @ 10000 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement296 cc / 18.0 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke . parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke62 x 49 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio10.6:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionFuel injection: Ø32 mm x 2 (Keihin), with dual throttle valves46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionTCBI with Digital Advance -
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
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)-
Primary Drive-42:76
Primary Drive Ratios3.087 (71/23)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTube diamond, steelChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front37 mm Telescopic fork,WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearBottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload,WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake 27°-
Trail93 mm / 3.6 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear132 mm / 5.1 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 290 mm petal disc Single balanced actuation dual-piston2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-pistonSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front110/70-17 M/C 54S120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear140/70-17 M/C 66S180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17