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  • #16
    Re: Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

    Originally posted by The Monk View Post
    You are viewing 20 posts per page. Akshay is viewing 10 posts per page!

    Here you go - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...ml#post1217902
    Got to see my he magazine pics bro, but not able to read the same. Do you have the article? Would love to read the same. TIA

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    • #17
      Re: Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

      Originally posted by Ankey View Post
      R3 makes more sense in India for the below reasons.

      1. Authorized Yamaha service centers all across country.(you will find the Kawasaki ones only in big enough cities).
      2. Availability of spare parts. Yamaha spares are easily available. For Ninja 300 I have known people who have been waiting for more than 2 months for as basic things as brake pads.
      3. Service and maintenance. Well it is pointless to compare the money spent on service on such premium and expensive bikes(relative to India), but still Yammy is much much cheaper to service and maintain than Kawa. The difference is much more pronounced if you crash and have to replace certain parts. After the cost difference, remember you will have to wait more than a few weeks to get the kawa parts(months maybe), while in case of Yammy the parts are always available from basic things like brake pads to fairings to body kits.

      This is on top of my mind. Will update if I remember to add something.
      Choose wisely.

      R3 hands down reason as follow:
      1. More of everything..cc..power..torque..ground clearance power to weight ratio
      2. Better instrument console
      3. More value for money - Spares and service cost is cheaper than Ninja 300 again for example sprocket chain set for R3 is around 6 to 7 K while for Ninja its 20K +
      4. Ninja 300 is old design compared to R3
      5. R3 is more comfortable to ride than Ninja 300
      6 .R3 has better brakes
      7. Ninja Service is done as per hourly rate of Rs 1200 per hour plus taxes ..spares are additional so imagine

      But for the love of GOD if you are buying R3 and IF you are seasoned rider and cant afford PLEASE change the stock tyres to Michellin or Pirellis
      Also use good branded full synthetic oil like SHELL / MOTUL instead of the YAMALUBE shit
      Ride HARD but Ride SAFE
      Cheers !!

      Javed

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      • #18
        Re: Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

        Originally posted by Javed Basheer View Post
        R3 hands down reason as follow:
        1. More of everything..cc..power..torque..ground clearance power to weight ratio
        2. Better instrument console
        3. More value for money - Spares and service cost is cheaper than Ninja 300 again for example sprocket chain set for R3 is around 6 to 7 K while for Ninja its 20K +
        4. Ninja 300 is old design compared to R3
        5. R3 is more comfortable to ride than Ninja 300
        6 .R3 has better brakes
        7. Ninja Service is done as per hourly rate of Rs 1200 per hour plus taxes ..spares are additional so imagine

        But for the love of GOD if you are buying R3 and IF you are seasoned rider and cant afford PLEASE change the stock tyres to Michellin or Pirellis
        Also use good branded full synthetic oil like SHELL / MOTUL instead of the YAMALUBE shit
        Yamalube is rebranded Motul.

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        • #19
          Re: Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

          Originally posted by MidnightEvil Parth View Post
          Yamalube is rebranded Motul.
          I have not heard good review of yamaha lube.. Personally I've been using motul for 4 yrs and its kick ass oil
          Ride HARD but Ride SAFE
          Cheers !!

          Javed

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          • #20
            Re: Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

            Originally posted by MidnightEvil Parth View Post
            Yamalube is rebranded Motul.
            Yamalube is rebranded ENEOS.

            Originally posted by Javed Basheer View Post
            I have not heard good review of yamaha lube.. Personally I've been using motul for 4 yrs and its kick ass oil
            Yes it's good for 3000 kms after that it gets rough, that's what I have experienced on R3.

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            • #21
              Re: Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

              Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
              Yamalube is rebranded ENEOS.



              Yes it's good for 3000 kms after that it gets rough, that's what I have experienced on R3.
              If goes rough after 3k then it must be mineral for sure try semi or full synthetic
              Ride HARD but Ride SAFE
              Cheers !!

              Javed

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              • #22
                Re: Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

                Originally posted by Javed Basheer View Post
                If goes rough after 3k then it must be mineral for sure try semi or full synthetic
                No, it's fully synthetic and many R3 owners felt the same, so switched to shell/motul.

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                • #23
                  Re: Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

                  Absolutely true... U I guess u own a R3.. R u based out of Bangalore?
                  Ride HARD but Ride SAFE
                  Cheers !!

                  Javed

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                  • #24
                    Re: Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

                    Originally posted by Javed Basheer View Post
                    Absolutely true... U I guess u own a R3.. R u based out of Bangalore?
                    Yes I own R3, i reside at Raipur Chhattisgarh

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                    • #25
                      Re: Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

                      I guess with the addition of ABS and new BS4 standards (doesnt matter with regards to the ride itself), R3 is the hands down winner right now?

                      Oh, did I forget to mention that they have Metzeller tyres now?


                      And help me here, a bit off track, but R3 or Apache 310, which is less dedicated? I am upgrading from a 180 RTR ABS.
                      #Shadowfax Apache RTR 180 ABS - 2014 - 2019
                      #NightWing Yamaha R3 - 2019 - Current

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                      • #26
                        Re: Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

                        Originally posted by Raman Swaminathan View Post
                        I guess with the addition of ABS and new BS4 standards (doesnt matter with regards to the ride itself), R3 is the hands down winner right now?

                        Oh, did I forget to mention that they have Metzeller tyres now?
                        With the recent price cut of N300, it not so easy to decide now...

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                        • #27
                          Re: Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

                          With time passing by.. Purchasing a high performance bike gets tougher and tougher ..[emoji12]

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                          • #28
                            Re: Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

                            Read that New R3 may get LED lamps.. Would be killer!
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                            • #29
                              Blog not found
                              https://mydiary-subit.blogspot.com/2021/03/yet-another-bike-review-ninja300.html

                              Hope my experience helps!!!

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by Danej View Post
                                Re: Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

                                Read that New R3 may get LED lamps.. Would be killer!
                                I would like that even better on a Ninja. In fact, my friend is looking to upgrade all the lights on his 2014 Ninja soon after we finished installing the suspension from 4Wheelonline onto the truck. We'll see about that.

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