Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs Yamaha YZF-R3

The localisation of the Ninja 300 opened doors for Kawasaki to introduce a motorcycle in the premium entry-level performance segment, which has been filled with the Ninja 400. Demanding a sticker price of Rs 4.69 lakhs, ex-showroom, which is pretty steep, we find out whether the Ninja 400 is worthy enough to make the cut.

We spend a full week riding the Yamaha R3 to see what it offers and is like in the real world. Moreover, we can now tell you whether it's worth the exorbitant asking price.

The YZF-R3 is one of those motorcycles that every bike enthusiast in India knows about. Yamaha sold a few hundred units of it in India a few years ago, but the bike had to be discontinued due to the implementation of stringent emission norms. Nevertheless, this bike is making a comeback here with a few latest features this time around. In fact, its aspirational value has gone up, thanks to the revised styling. Where its smallest sibling, the R15, is making all bikers go in awe due to its stunning design, the YZF-R3 is comparatively less aggressive.