Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Hero Motocorp Splendor Plus

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

296 cc
97.2 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
2 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

N/A
Fuel Injection

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled

Engine Type

2 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

N/A
Naturally Aspirated

Max Engine Power

38.88 bhp @ 11000 rpm
8.4 hp @ 8000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

26.1 Nm @ 10000 rpm
8.3 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Bore

62 mm
50.0 mm

Stroke

49 mm
49.5 mm

Ignition

N/A
–

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
–

Number of Gears

6
4

Slipper clutch

–

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Multiplate wet type

Reverse gear

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

17 L
9.8 L

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

27.48 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

29.31 kmpl
–

Reserve Fuel Capacity

4.5 L
–

Top Speed

160 kph
87 kph kph

Auto Start/Stop

–

User Reported Mileage

25.59 kmpl
–

0-60kph

3.2 sec
–

0-100kph

6.9 sec
–

60-0kph

17.24 m
–

0-80kph

4.65 sec
–

0-40kph

1.86 sec
–

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Tube diamond, steel
Tubular double cradle

Chassis type

Tube diamond, steel
Tubular Double Cradle Type

Front Suspension Type

37 mm Telescopic Fork / 120 mm mm
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Rear Suspension Type

Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock
5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Drum

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

110/70 - R17
80/100-18

Rear Tyre Size

140/70 - R17
80/100-18

Radial tyres

N/A

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston
–

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Drum

Front Brake Size

290 mm
130 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Drum

Rear Brake Size

220 mm
130 mm

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Electronic suspension

–

Wheel Size

–
Front - 18 inch, Rear - 18 inch

Brake type

–
Front - Drum, Rear - Drum

Dimensions

Length

2015 mm
2000 mm

Width

715 mm
720 mm

Height

1110 mm
1052 mm

Wheelbase

1405 mm
1236 mm

Seat height

780 mm
785 mm

Ground Clearance

140 mm
165 mm

Kerb Weight

179 kg
113 kg

Safety

Combined Braking System

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Hazard lights

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel

Cornering ABS

–

Wheelie control

–

Engine brake control

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Headlamp Type

Halogen Bulb
Halogen

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
–

Shift Light

Quickshifter

Brake/Tail Light

LED
Halogen

Low Battery Indicator

Cruise Control

Daytime Running Lights

Digital Fuel Guage

–

Keyless Lock

Headlight Bulb Type

Halogen Bulb
Halogen

Pass-light switch

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Navigation

Stepped Seat

–

No. of Tripmeters

2

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Analogue

Low Oil Indicator

Pillion Backrest

–

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Pillion Footrest

Tripmeter

Electric Start

–

Clock

Battery

Maintenance Free
MF Battery, 12V - 3 Ah

Headlight Type

Projector Headlamp
–

Turn Signal

Odometer

Stand Alarm

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Riding Modes

–

Adjustable Windscreen

–

Heated Grips

–

Electric System

–
12V DC

Instrumentation

Tachometer

Gear Indicator

Touchscreen

–

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Service due indicator

Instrument console

Semi-Digital
Semi-digital

Fuel gauge

Low Fuel Level Warning

Speedometer

Analogue

Tachometer Type

Analogue

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Distance to Empty Range

–

Shift Indicator

–

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–