Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Kawasaki

Ninja 300

From ₹3.34 Lakh

Ninja 300 version

Full Ninja 300 page Change

Royal Enfield

Continental GT 650

From ₹3.58 Lakh

Continental GT 650 version

Full Continental GT 650 page Change

Kawasaki Ninja 300Ninja 300 · ₹3.34 Lakh

Only differences

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650Continental GT 650 · ₹3.58 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Ninja 300: ₹3.34 Lakh (ahead) Continental GT 650: ₹3.58 Lakh Ninja 300 ₹24,427 cheaper

Braking Ninja 300: Dual-channel ABS Continental GT 650: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage Ninja 300: Not published Continental GT 650: 27 kmpl Claimed

Power Ninja 300: 39 PS Continental GT 650: 47 bhp (ahead) Torque 26.1 vs 52.3 Nm

Weight Ninja 300: 179 kg Continental GT 650: 211 kg Seat height 785 vs 804 mm

Pick the Ninja 300 for the lower price.

Pick the Continental GT 650 for more power.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 3)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹3.34 Lakh

₹3.58 Lakh

On-road in

₹3.74 Lakh

₹4.08 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹6,280 a month

₹6,860 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

39 PS

47 bhp

Torque

26.1 Nm

52.3 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

Not published

27 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Colour Options

Not listed

Rocker Red and British Racing Green Rs 3,58,427, Apex Grey Rs 3,80,921, Mr Clean Rs 3,87,667, ex-showroom, per royalenfield.com's own configurator. Colour is the only price difference; one trim is sold.

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve

Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Air / Oil-Cooled, 270° crank

Displacement

296 cc

648 cc

Bore x Stroke

62.0 mm x 49.0 mm

78.0 mm x 67.8 mm

Compression Ratio

10.6:1

9.5:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Air / Oil Cooled

Gearbox

6-speed manual

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

Clutch

Assist and slipper clutch

Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch

Drive Type

Chain drive

Chain Drive (5/8" Pitch)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 290 mm

Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 220 mm

Single Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS

Dual Channel ABS (Bosch)

Wheel Type

Alloy, 17-inch front & rear

18-inch 7-Spoke Cast Alloy Wheels (or 36-spoke Wire Wheels)

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Not listed

Front Tyre Size

Not listed

100/90-18 56H Tubeless (Vredestein Centauro ST / Ceat Zoom Cruz)

Rear Tyre Size

Not listed

130/70-R18 63H Tubeless (Vredestein Centauro ST / Ceat Zoom Cruz)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

37mm telescopic fork, 120mm travel

41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (110 mm travel)

Rear Suspension

Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, preload adjustable

Twin gas-charged piggyback reservoir shocks (5-step preload adjustable, 88 mm travel)

Frame Type

Tubular diamond

Steel Tubular Double Cradle Chassis (Harris Performance developed)

Wheelbase

1,405 mm

1398 mm

Ground Clearance

140 mm

174 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height

785 mm

804 mm (Clip-on handlebars with rear-set footpegs)

Kerb Weight

179 kg

211 kg (Dry: 198 kg)

Fuel Tank Capacity

17 litres

12.5 L (Sculpted cafe racer tank with knee recesses, Reserve: 2.5 L)

Length

Not listed

2119 mm

Width

Not listed

745 mm

Height

Not listed

1067 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Semi-digital: digital speedo/odo/fuel gauge, analogue tachometer

Twin-pod Analogue Speedometer and Tachometer with Digital LCD Insets

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not listed

No / Optional Tripper Pod

Navigation

Not listed

Optional (via accessory Tripper)

USB Charging

Not listed

Yes (USB mobile charging port on handlebar switchgear)

Safety & Convenience

Windscreen

Fixed

Not listed

Kill Switch

Yes

Not listed

Riding Modes

Not listed

None

Traction Control

Not listed

Quickshifter

Not listed

Cruise Control

Not listed

Lights

Headlight

Halogen bulb

Full LED Headlamp (on updated models) / Halogen

Taillight

LED

Bulb / LED

Turn Indicators

Halogen bulb

Bulb / Halogen

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Stepped pillion seat

Single-piece cafe racer seat with optional painted pillion seat cowl

Under-Seat Storage

Not listed

Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions

1 version

Price range

₹3.34 Lakh

₹3.58 Lakh – ₹3.88 Lakh

Colours

1 colour

4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Ninja 300₹3.34 Lakh Continental GT 650₹3.58 Lakh Continental GT 650 ₹24,427 more

On-road price in six cities

Ninja 300 Ninja 300 against Continental GT 650 Continental GT 650

City	Ninja 300	Continental GT 650	Gap
Mumbai	₹3.84 Lakh	₹4.23 Lakh	Ninja 300 ₹38,865 less
Pune	₹3.84 Lakh	₹4.23 Lakh	Ninja 300 ₹38,865 less
New Delhi	₹3.74 Lakh	₹4.08 Lakh	Ninja 300 ₹34,548 less
Bengaluru	₹4.07 Lakh	₹4.44 Lakh	Ninja 300 ₹36,991 less
Chennai	₹3.87 Lakh	₹4.23 Lakh	Ninja 300 ₹35,525 less
Hyderabad	₹4.07 Lakh	₹4.44 Lakh	Ninja 300 ₹36,991 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Ninja 300 or the Continental GT 650?

The Ninja 300, by ₹24,427 on the versions compared here: Ninja 300 Ninja 300 at ₹3.34 Lakh against Continental GT 650 Continental GT 650 at ₹3.58 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹3.74 Lakh against ₹4.08 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Ninja 300 Ninja 300 makes 39 PS and 26.1 Nm and the Continental GT 650 Continental GT 650 makes 47 bhp and 52.3 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹6,280 a month for the Ninja 300 and ₹6,860 for the Continental GT 650, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.