Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 comparison

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₹ 13.94 Lakh

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₹ 3.17 Lakh

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Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Ninja 300 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Ninja 300 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 300 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 3.17 Lakh. On the other hand, Honda CB1000 Hornet SP price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 13.94 Lakh.

Summary	Honda CB1000 Hornet SP	Kawasaki Ninja 300
Price	₹ 13.94 Lakh	₹ 3.17 Lakh
Manufacturer	Honda	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	17.00 KM/L	26.00 KM/L
Power	157.17 PS @ 11000 rpm bhp	38.88 bhp @ 11000 rpm bhp
Engine	1000.0 CC	296.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Ninja 300 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 base engine returns 26 KM/L. The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP base returns 17 KM/L.

CB1000 Hornet SP Vs Ninja 300 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	4-Stroke, 16 Valves, Inline-Four DOHC, Liquid-Cooled	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Engine CC	1000.0 CC	296.0 CC
Engine Power	157.17 PS @ 11000 Rpm	38.88 Bhp @ 11000 Rpm
Max Torque	107 Nm @9000 Rpm	26.1 Nm @ 10000 Rpm
Top Speed	230 kmph	160 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 P.2	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	N/A	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	N/A	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2140 mm	2015 mm
Width	790 mm	715 mm
Height	1085 mm	1110 mm
Wheelbase	1455 mm	1405 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	140 mm
Kerb Weight	212 kg	179 kg
Seat Height	809 mm	780 mm
Chassis Type	Steel Twin Spar Frame	Tube Diamond, Steel

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	17.0 L	17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	3.7 L	4.5 L
Mileage	17.00 KM/L	26.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	289 km	425 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	41 Mm Showa™ USD SFF-BP Fork, 118 Mm Travel	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Showa™ Monoshock Damper, Pro-Link™ Swingarm, 138 Mm Travel	Bottom-link Uni-Trak, Gas-charged Shock And 5-way Spring Preload Adjustability
Front Brake Type	Double Disc	Single Petal Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	310 mm	290 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70-17 - 431.8	110/70R17 M/C 54H
Rear Tyre	180/55-17 - 431.8	140/70R17 M/C 66H
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	5-Inch TFT Scre	Semi Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analog
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Self-start	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	No
Stand Indicator	No	No
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	No
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	No	No
Pillion Seat Type	No	Standard
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
Coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity	-
Elegant Design	-
Fine-Atomising Injectors & Dual Throttle Valves	-
Heat Management Technology	-
Modern Instrumentation	-
Ninja Styling	-
One-piece seat bench	-
Rear pre-load adjustable	-
Rear rebound adjustable	-
Riding Modes Rain/Road	-
Upside down fork	-
World's Smallest ABS Unit	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	No
ABS	Dual Channel AB	Dual Channel
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	Twin LED Projectors	Halogen
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	No

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	No
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No
GPS & Navigation	Yes	No
USB Charging Port	No	No
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	1 Year	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Years	2 Years / Unlimited Km

Additonal Features

Dual Throttle Valves	-
Race-Derived Clutch Technology & Smoother Shift Feel	-
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster	-

Key Features

Adjustable hand brake and clutch levers

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