Honda CBR300R vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs KTM RC390 vs Suzuki GSX250R vs Yamaha YZF-R3 | On Two Wheels

Remember a few years back when your only option in the small-sportbike category was a Ninja 250? These days, nearly every manufacturer has an affordable small-displacement bike in its lineup. And with the introduction of Kawasaki's new-for-2018 Ninja 400, we figured it was time we rounded up the class and gave them a proper shakedown. So whether you've got a freshly minted motorcycle license and you're researching your first bike or you're a seasoned veteran looking for something light and fun, this episode ought to give you some valuable insight.
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If you’re just getting started in motorcycling, you have a very important question to answer: What bike should you get? Ask any seasoned rider and they’re likely to suggest something small, affordable, and not too powerful. For years that meant a Ninja 250 or Rebel 250, but in 2018 new riders (and those who just prefer affordable, fun bikes) have loads of little motorcycles to pick from.
Step into a major dealership and you’ll be able to gaze upon the Honda CBR300R, Kawasaki Ninja 400, KTM RC390, Suzuki GSX250R, and Yamaha YZF-R3. They’re all sleek, sporty, and very tempting to the rider with a fresh motorcycle license. And to help you figure out which one suits you best we piled on the miles and compared notes. The result is this latest episode of On Two Wheels, which we hope helps steer you toward the perfect bike for your journey into motorcycling.
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And for quick comparison, here are the specs for the bikes:
Honda CBR300
Price: $4699, $4999 w/ ABS
Engine: 286cc single
Seat height: 30.7 in.
Measured weight: 366 lbs. w/ ABS (wet)
Measured power: 26.7 hp @ 8300 rpm
Measured torque: 18.0 lb.-ft. @ 6800 rpm
0-60 mph: 6.5 seconds
60-80 roll-on: 7.5 seconds
¼-mile: 15.35 sec. @ 84.5 mph
Warranty: 12 months, unlimited miles
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Price: $4,999, $5299 w/ ABS, ($5499 w/ ABS and KRT paint)
Engine: 399cc parallel-twin
Seat height: 30.9 in.
Measured weight: 371 lbs w/ ABS (wet)
Measured power: 43.3 hp @ 9900 rpm
Measured torque: 24.6 @ 8250 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.63 sec.
60-80 roll-on: 5.25 sec.
¼-mile: 13.50 sec. @ 97.42 mph
Warranty: 12 months, unlimited miles
KTM RC390
Price: $5499
Engine: 373 single
Seat height: 32.3 in.
Measured weight: 370 lbs. wet
Measured power: 42.5 hp @ 10250 rpm
Measured torque: 24.4 lb.-ft. @ 8300 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.65 sec.
60-80 roll-on: 5.96 sec.
¼-mile: 13.69 sec. @ 95.83 mph
Warranty: 12 months, 12,000 miles
Suzuki GSX250R
Price: $4,499
Engine: 249cc parallel-twin
Seat height: 31.1 in.
Measured weight: 396 lbs. wet
Measured power: 20.6 hp @ 7800 rpm
Measured torque: 15.0 lb.-ft. @ 6400 rpm
0-60 mph: 9.09 sec.
60-80 roll-on: 11.0 sec.
¼-mile: 17.07 sec. @ 75.69 mph
Warranty: 12 months, unlimited miles
Yamaha YZF-R3
Price: $4,999, $5,299 with ABS
Engine: 321cc parallel-twin
Measured weight: 372 lbs w/o ABS
Seat height: 30.7 in.
Measured power: 35.1 hp @ 10600 rpm
Measured torque: 19.6 lb.-ft. @ 9100 rpm
0-60 mph: 5.30 sec.
60-80 roll-on: 7.17 sec.
¼-mile: 14.33 sec. @ 91.87 mph
Warranty: 12 months, unlimited miles
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