Kawasaki Z300 vs KTM 390 Duke, Apache RR 310 and Tuono 457: Price, Engine and Specs Compared
Kawasaki has launched the Z300 in India on October 21, 2026, bringing a new option to the premium streetfighter motorcycle segment. The Kawasaki Z300 starts at Rs. 3.24 lakh (ex-showroom) and sits below the larger Z-series motorcycles in the company’s Indian portfolio.
It uses a 296cc parallel-twin engine and shares its platform with the Ninja 300. The Z300 enters a competitive segment that includes the KTM 390 Duke, TVS Apache RR 310 and Aprilia Tuono 457. Each motorcycle follows a different approach to performance, features and engine configuration, making this comparison useful for buyers looking at the Kawasaki Z300 and its key rivals.
Kawasaki Z300
The Kawasaki Z300 gets a 296cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that produces around 39.4bhp and 26.3Nm. The engine comes with a six-speed gearbox and a slip-and-assist clutch.
The motorcycle gets a Sugomi-inspired design, LED lighting, a reverse LCD instrument cluster, dual-channel ABS and 17-inch alloy wheels. Kawasaki offers a 17-litre fuel tank, 37mm telescopic front forks and a rear monoshock.
The Z300 weighs 175kg. Kawasaki has priced the motorcycle at Rs. 3.24 lakh ex-showroom in India. Official mileage and top-speed figures have not been clearly specified at launch, so buyers should treat figures circulating online as estimates rather than official claims.
KTM 390 Duke
The KTM 390 Duke is one of the strongest Kawasaki Z300 rivals in India. The current motorcycle uses a 349.32cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 41.5hp and 33.5Nm. It gets a six-speed gearbox and offers features such as a five-inch TFT display, traction control, launch control, cruise control, cornering ABS and a bi-directional quickshifter.
The bike uses adjustable USD front forks and a rear monoshock. Its real-world fuel economy is around 23kmpl in the city and 27kmpl on the highway, according to current specification data. KTM prices the 390 Duke at Rs. 2.84 lakh ex-showroom.
TVS Apache RR 310
The TVS Apache RR 310 offers a fully faired alternative to the Kawasaki Z300. It uses a 312.2cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine producing 37.48bhp and 29Nm. The engine comes with a six-speed gearbox and slipper clutch. The motorcycle gets a TFT instrument cluster, traction control, quickshifter, navigation and switchable ABS, depending on the variant.
TVS claims an official fuel economy of around 34.7kmpl, while its listed top speed stands at 164kmph. The Apache RR 310 also gets inverted front forks and a rear monoshock. Prices start at Rs. 2.84 lakh and go up to Rs. 3.42 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant.
Aprilia Tuono 457
The Aprilia Tuono 457 is another important Kawasaki Z300 rival in India and uses a larger twin-cylinder engine. Its 457cc parallel-twin motor produces 46.9bhp and 43.5Nm, with power sent through a six-speed gearbox. The motorcycle gets LED lighting, a colour TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, traction control, ride modes and switchable ABS.
Aprilia also offers USD front forks and a rear monoshock. The Tuono 457 has a claimed top speed of around 190kmph, while real-world mileage can vary depending on riding conditions. The standard Tuono 457 was launched at Rs. 3.95 lakh ex-showroom Delhi, while the latest special edition costs around Rs. 3.99 lakh.
