BMW Motorrad G310 RR vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
BMW Motorrad G310 RR and Kawasaki Ninja 300 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The G310 RR undercuts the Ninja 300 by ₹44,006, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The G310 RR takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the G310 RR and 6/10 for the Ninja 300.
Category by category
Price
G310 RR
The G310 RR starts ₹44,006 lower (₹2,89,994 against ₹3,34,000), about ₹1,390 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
G310 RR
G310 RR claims 30 kmpl against 27 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,886 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Ninja 300
Ninja 300 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 217 against 193 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
G310 RR
G310 RR gets usd front forks, led headlamp, colour tft console and ride modes.
City manners
G310 RR
G310 RR is 5 kg lighter and taller in the seat (811 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
G310 RR
G310 RR comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Ninja 300.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the G310 RR if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is weekend sports riding
Buy the Ninja 300 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is new sportbike riders
- your priority is smooth city commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | G310 RR | Ninja 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,89,994 | ₹3,34,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹3,28,644 | ₹3,77,048 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,52,990 | ₹1,67,420 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹15,776 | ₹18,100 |
| Five-year total | ₹5,27,410 | ₹5,92,568 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BMW MotorradG310 RR | KawasakiNinja 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,89,994 | ₹3,34,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹9,200 | ₹10,590 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 312.1 cc | 296 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Water Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 33.5 bhp | 38.9 bhp |
| Torque | 27.3 Nm | 26.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 30 kmpl | 27 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 174 kg | 179 kg |
| Fuel tank | 11 L | 17 L |
| Seat height | 811 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 140 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1365 mm | 1405 mm |
| Length | 2001 mm | 2015 mm |
| Width | 767 mm | 715 mm |
| Height | 1135 mm | 1160 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 290 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Upside down fork, Ø 41 mm | 37 mm Telescopic Fork / 120 mm |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-R17 | 110/70-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-R17 | 140/70-R17 |
G310 RR vs Ninja 300: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the G310 RR or the Ninja 300?
- The G310 RR is cheaper by ₹44,006 at the base variant (₹2,89,994 against ₹3,34,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the G310 RR or the Ninja 300?
- The G310 RR claims 30 kmpl against 27 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the G310 RR and Ninja 300 in Delhi?
- About ₹48,404: roughly ₹3,28,644 for the G310 RR and ₹3,77,048 for the Ninja 300, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹5,27,410 for the G310 RR and ₹5,92,568 for the Ninja 300, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The G310 RR comes out ₹65,158 ahead.
