Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Ninja 300 is ₹ 2,98,000 and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is ₹ 2,80,677. Kawasaki Ninja 300 is available in 4 colours and 1 variant and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is available in 2 colours and 3 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650.

Ninja 300 vs Continental GT 650 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Ninja 300	Continental GT 650
Price	₹ 2,98,000	₹ 2,80,677
Capacity	296 cc	648 cc
Power	38.4 bhp @ 11,000 rpm	47 bhp @ 7,250 rpm
Economy	25 kmpl	25 kmpl

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	38.4 bhp @ 11,000 rpm	47 bhp @ 7,250 rpm
Maximum Torque	27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm	52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-IV	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	296	648
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	62	78
Stroke (mm)	49	67.8
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	9.5:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital Spark Ignition - TCI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air/Oil Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch mecha	Slipper Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17	12.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	4.5	1.5
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank & an electric bike can travel on a full charge	425	312
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	25	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	25	25
Top Speed (Kmph)	160	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	290	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	220	240
Calliper Type	2-Piston Caliper	Floating
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch) Rear Wheel Size	17	18
Front Tyre Size	110/70R17 M/C 54H	100/90- 18"M/C56H
Rear Tyre Size	140/70R17 M/C 66H	130/70- 18"M/C63H
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubed
Radial Tyres	Yes	No
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Suspension	37 mm Telescopic Fork / 120 mm	41mm dia front fork, 110mm travel
Rear Suspension	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock	Twin, Coil-over Shocks, 88mm travel

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	179	198
Overall Length (mm)	2,015	2,122
Overall Width (mm)	715	744
Overall Height (mm)	1,110	1,024
Wheelbase (mm)	1,405	1,398
Ground Clearance (mm)	135	174
Seat Height (mm)	785	793
Chassis Type	Tube diamond, steel	Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	--	--
Mobile App Connectivity	--	--
GPS & Navigation	--	--
Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock breaking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
USB charging port	--	--
Front storage box	--	--
Under seat storage	--	--
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	Yes	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	No
Pillion Seat	Yes	No
Pillion Footrest	Yes	No
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	No
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	No
Electric System	12V DC	12V DC
Battery	Maintenance Free	12V, 12AH VRLA
Headlight Type	Bulb and Reflector Type	Halogen Bulb Type
Headlight Bulb Type	55/60W halogen	55/60w, H4
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	P21/5W Halogen Bulb
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Powerful parallel-twin motor
- Excellent to ride on a race track
- Slipper clutch works efficiently
- The Parallel-Twin engine is quite refined
- Brakes work really well
- Good build quality
Could be better
- High on maintainance
- Not pillion friendly
- Low fuel economy
- Weight is on the heavier side
- Boring looking instrument cluster
- Sitting position isn't very comfortable

Reviews

Overall rating
4.8(209 ratings)
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4.8(122 ratings)
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Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	4	4
Performance	4	4
Service Experience	4	4
Maintenance cost	3	3
Extra Features	4	4

Reviews

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Best track machine in 300 cc segment

Buying experience was very good , very worst thing is in 6 months i got radiator prob

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Thrilling riding experience with the swe

Marvelous!!!This bike is just amazing , be it looks or performance. I have owned this

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