@@nazzalwinchester8728 yeah bro why not it is a very value for money product despide of being premium quality so definitely my pick is ninja in 300 cc class
@Prabir Saha bro if you are searching for a really good all-rounder sports (parallel twin) bike then there are only 2 options available in this segment first is Ninja 300 and second is yamaha R3, R3 is slightly more powerful and more expensive too.
Thank God finally made some intelligent comments about these bikes in comparison. I was so tired of people playing the value for money card for KTM. That's not the only factor to look upto in a bike. Yamaha R3 is an all rounder and despite KTM being higher on specs on paper. R3 pulls out the highest top speed in this segment of 194 kmph. Upgrade the tires of the R3 and you have an unbeatable bike
And we have another review which takes the cake when it comes to presentation. It is understandable that pillion comfort wasn't even a point in this review though. Sagar mentioned the total cost of ownership as a point and that is where the R3 excels. The bills are supposedly low on the pocket (information from a few auto forums). No hate on any bike and just as mentioned, each bike has its own advantages and disadvantages. The dyno test wasn't something i was expecting! (Raising the bar again!). Well done team PD. Keep the good work up!
+Nob Ram Thank you ardent #PDArmy comrade! It is because of your support that we keep pushing forward & try getting you guys something refreshing. #Applause
Wow! A totally different approach. I was expecting a lot of footage on all three of them. But still really liked it. Short and sweet! Precise. No extra talk. To the point with the pros and cons. Thumbs up, Team PD! The end tho. :P
Awesome Comparison Power Drift. I am already seen that Yamaha R3 had already outclass the bikes which has more power and torque than the R3. Yamaha has a great Aerodynamic great pickup.My life's first bike is the Yamaha FZ-S 2009 Model which is already celebrating 6 Years but till now not even a single difference in Pick up. Performance and Riding quality and one common thing which always yamaha holds Fantastic looking and highlights every riders on the street and on the Track. Really the Build quality and Performance of yamaha bikes is awesome. Thank you Power Drift for uploading such a great comparison amongst 300CC Bikes. Hats off to you.
This is in my opinion a world class review!..gave the eager customer the lowdown on the features like the postures the pros and cons..and the video junkies really awesome shots of some knee scraping action!..(later and former being the meat and potatoes of all PD review anyways)..but this time giving the geeks some numbers (dyno figures etc)..and eloquently voiced over and anchored by Sarge!..proud to see this sort of amazing content from India..gonna share the living daylights out of this!..great going guys!..massive thumbs up!..
If I could buy any of these 3 I would choose the R3 despite the higher price tag.......it's an all rounder that does everything well.....it's not as aggressive and committed as an RC but it doesn't heat up like an RC and can handle the city and highway better(the 2018 model also gets abs)........it's less expensive than the ninja 300.but at the end of the day it all depends on the rider.....so no need for argument....I don't hate the other two.....ride safe everyone
Neeraj Chelat right choice yahama is one of the best bike manufacturer in the world and r3 is its track weapon like R15 it makes a lot things in the Indian market
Now this the the review I was looking forward to! I recently saw the motorbeam one. and lemme tell you guys this.. you Nailed it! right on! Guys, I can't stop fanboy-ing over your cinematography skills and the Video content! Man! I'm outta words! I wanted this review to go on for hours! And yes I'm trying my best to make it to Goa from bangalore with my beautiful Gixxer. You guys are just legends! I love your work! keep it up! waiting for more! :D
First thing first.. Thank you team for this awesome video. Dyno test is something which i liked this time and i would suggest for all future comparison videos. Coming to comparison no doubt all machines are good and are well balanced (price) apart from little ninja. As rightly said by ShellD R3 will make to top after a fair upgrade on tyres and elevation of foot peg. Thanks to ending team for those machines shadow!! What an ending to Sunday evening!! and oh yeah.. this is shared ;) as always love for motorcycles :)
I thought of getting and suggesting all Kawasaki Ninja as a beginers ride... but tis video made me changed it... R3 is one of the yamaha's mean bike in tis category ... salute u guys for a perfect comparison... luv ninja ♡♡ luv r3 ♡♥
Great video.... one of the best vidiography, a truly world class. only 2 things could understand- R3 VS Ninja acceleration till 100 kmps & Handling. other global reviews gives thumps up to R3. Even on track test R3 is almost close to RC 390 on lap time even with inferior tyres and well faster than Ninja.
+Vivek Singh No doubt R3 is Rock Solid. Build quality and ride quality is far better than the Kawasaki N300 and RC 390 . RC I have seen maximum accidents.
Merge RC and R3 and you get the perfect beast. Acceleration of RC + Top speed of R3, ABS of RC + Braking of R3, Comfort of R3 + lean profile of RC...Man only in dreams!!
Great video as always guys. Loved the comparo and the content presentation. I would recommend you to upload the HD videos in 60fps. 50 fps comes off looking a bit weird to my eyes. Anyway's keep up the good work as always and you can start a show like top gear.
woohoo!! That was spot on! The single difference which other channels dont show is the reality check on road than papers.. While others keep raving about higher outputs of 43 ps 41bhp blah blah, you guys done a clean job here!!You people can even make a dead man buy some wheels 😝 Cheers people!!!!!
A big Thank you to SGT and the PD team (on and off camera)! no does reviews like u guys do... This review really did help me make my mind on what to buy as my next upgrade ... I was saving up to buy the r3 but now I think will just wait a few more months to see if yamaha will announce an abs version that the European markets already have ... If not then will try to go for a 600 cc ... If i can get the dp ... which hopefully should not a problem ... can u please do a comparitive review between the the honda 650f and the ninja 650r. Thank you again for the awesome review. PS : when are you guys gonna release the review of the new r1 and the h2...
+Yahya Sayed You have your life sorted like the timing of a bank! If the R3 does come in with ABS, except the price to shoot up a notch! As far as the R1 & the H2 go, we have our eyes set on 2016!
nice review! it's the other way around though in Indonesia, the KTM costs around 99mil rupiah, Ninja ( ABS ) 59mil, and R25 (ABS) 48mil, but ktm launched RC 250 here and it costs 45 mil which is very awesome and yet there's only a few review about it...
We want a review of the New Yamaha R3 2018! Also comparo with the new changed dynamics of R3 (abs+ metzeller), while Ninja service stations are limited now..please do so @Powerdrift..!
Not to mention they compared the older generation KTM not the 2017 RC 390 with the BS4 upgrades. It will be interesting given that the KTM has lost out it a bit of its top end for more grunt down in the lower RPMs. The TVS or the upmcong BMW can take the place of the Ninja 300 though given that the new 400 can't simply be considered in the same pricing bracket anymore. :)
Brilliant review. Having ridden all the three bikes,there's no denying KTM's supremacy in the power department. Having said that, in terms of the exhaust notes-we all know how the KTM sounds,you either like it or you don't. IMO the Ninja is most definitely the best sounding machine here.Though R3 is a parallel twin, it simply doesn't scream like the Ninja.However it does have more bass in the lower revvs.
As everyone says, looks are subjective ! In our eyes, Ninja looks premium with that highly recognized green color. Many have come to us asking the R3, whether its the R15 ver 3. Thats a sore point. KTM looks good in its own way, but if the RC comes anything similar to the 2017 duke, its done deal for the other two.
Mohan Sharma I own duke 390 new model, but considering the reliability, refinement and fun of high revving motor i will take the R3 now that it comes with abs
Mohan Sharma keep patience. Save money. Get a Japanese bike, R3 or even Ninja 300/400. Ktm is very poor in terms of reliability and the service centre guys are nothing but rebadged Bajaj people. My suggestion is do not go for ktm atleast in India. Agreed it VFM but that's just till warranty. After that everything will start going bad and it will cost a bomb. New headlamp costs 20k , new display costs 15k and on and on
Been there, I own a 2011 Pulsar 220F. Every day something or the other goes wrong. I too am currently saving for a Yamaha R3, just needed to know how much is the difference between the KTM and R3.
KTM390: Less price, very low running cost. But only up to 40k kms. Ninja300: High price (less than R3), very high running cost. Very reliable engine. R3: Highest pricing among the three. Decent running cost (more than KTM, less than Ninja). Again very reliable engine. If you want something that lasts long, if you don't wanna change anymore bikes, go for R3. If you want some temporary fun riding, go for KTM390s. If you want reliable bike with high maintenance, and very high public attention, Ninja300.
1)mileage & maintenance of ninja 300 vs R3 vs Duke 390 2017 For daily use min 50 km direct question to Power drift and 2)my other question after answering the above question is Dominar 400 vs Thunderbird 350 vs 500 same maintenance & mileage. 3)a bike which ha slipper clutch vs dual Abs .When is R15 v3 & Duke 2017 coming to india. I am Big fan of Powerdrif ... iam eagarly wating for your Detailed reply
Okay! Who are you and what have you done to the real Sagar?! I mean, look at the video man! Its all a plethora of information, and none of the emotion! Dude, the connect that PD has formed with its audience is because of the passion with which you guys present every video (and the soundtrack). And Sagar has endeared himself to everyone because of the child-like glee when he is on any machine - big or small! Now I know you play with bigger toys Sarge, but where's the excitement from your earlier reviews of the smaller machines? Oh, and loved that peanut sized swag at the end!
Yeah, completely agree with Sagar. They just showed PD is also capable of a straight forward no playing around board room discussion when required. And they brought out bigger toys like the dyno to make a point. Congratulations +Sagar Sheldekar. I had say you guys added another weapon to your massive arsenal. Also, i really loved the underground series. Please don't scrap it. We want more of that too. We want more of everything
+Sagar Sheldekar Well ok, I'll give you this one Sarge! But i gotta tell you that your passion for anything on two wheels is what got me addicted to PD. And you were in Bangalore for the dyno test... Damn! Wish I could have met you guys.
Crisp and Clinical comparison of all the bikes done well by team PD..Keep up the good work..However few other things that I thought would be helpful to be mentioned so here they are : First - everyone's Fav - Yamaha R3 1.The console on the R3 I felt has good amount of information which can be read on the fly unlike the Ninja which is just plain Jane Trip 1, 2 and Odo while R3 gives a close fight to the RC console which is not easy to read for new bees. It took me a while to read the fine print on the RC..phew !!! 2. Cost of R3 spares are way cheaper than the Ninja plus the service network should be wider than that of Kawasaki. 3. Its a no brainer when it comes to price and performance and ROI as R3 is way cheaper than the Ninja. BUT....check the close Second - Ninja 300 which has the following : 1. USP for the Ninja is of course the SLIPPER clutch which help in aggressive down shifting to lower gear on higher speed. 2. Ninja 300 has a variable value timing (VVT) which means it can do low speed on top gear, I have ridden Ninja 300 at 20 kmph in 6th gear and the engine does not knock at all which is AMAZING something the R3 MISSED Big Time along with SLIPPER clutch GROUND Clearance on R3 is better at 160nm than the Ninja which is at 140 NM and lot of Ninja owner will tell you the problem of scrapping when they go over a sharp speed breaker which does damage the oil reservoir on this bike BIGGER FUEL Tank on the Ninja means more range than the R3 which has only 14 Ltrs compared to 17 Ltrs on Ninja I feel both the Ninja and R3 need tyres like Metzeller or better still a dual compound Pirelli Diablo Rosso II which is stock on motorcycle like MOJO..which is Ironic. For me personally its between these two as I already have a single cylinder 200NS which I am very happy with for run around in the city, I am now looking for my 2nd bike with 2 or more cylinder which will give me refinement at 120 to 140 kmph without any drama for touring.. I am not a big fan of the RC so I dont want to comment on it except I feel its a razor sharp hunting knife for track purely.Not my cup of tea... Some other comparison video on You tube for these 3 bikes : th-cam.com/video/d7L8Oo3nX_s/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/OqD4TuIbmYw/w-d-xo.html TEAM PD QUESTION for you or rather your suggestion requested : Brand new R3 at 3.85 Lakhs OTR Bangalore or a Used Ninja 300 (2014 Jan model) done 3500 km change on odo which is offered for 3.00 L ?
Thanks for prompt response Sarge...you make it sound like a know - brainer...but is there something to ponder I wonder !!! Is there more to them than meets the eye ? Lets roll and find out...
Wooahhh!! This one was sooo good that I saw it 5times back to back!! One of the best reviews till date. +PowerDrift, you guys are seriously awesome. A class apart!! And the way Sagar presents it, its FANTASTIC! And for the bikes, R3 will always be my choice. I hope Yamaha chooses to upgrade it with a slipper clutch & ABS. #PowerDrift #fan
wow..wow..wow...it blew my mind...you guys are awesome. ..your videos always makes me smile. Great content...and amazing videography... bt i have a question guys..i have R15 V2. i want to upgrade ..i love the handling of R15 and its engine refinement. ...ktm vibrates more bt have excellent handling...and yamaha R3 is smoother...bt doesn't have the same delta box frame of R15...I'm confused. ..plzz help...handling package of R3 is same as that of R15?? or better?? or worst? ?
i am amazed that the R3's floating disc is actually better than the RC's Abs, i wonder why people complained about it and yes finally a kind of review expected from you guys. keep doing it! thanks a ton.
A comparison review after a looong time from #Powerdrift but you people just smashed it !!! One of the best comparisons ever made! So crisp and visually engaging! Expecting more of this kind :)
A humble request with folded hands. Pls put a comparo(detailed one) for all twin cylinders 300 cc. We got a 2019 R3, Ninja 300 & 302R. This is the ideal match up. Please make a bold pick there has to be one better than others and even though all of em are g8 there has to be ranks. Passers pls hit a like or comment if you want to see this video. PD team you gotta give this to us! :)
Just 1 thing that passed my mind. Whenever & if u guys doing these comparo.. pls do attribute a tiny portion to ownership cost/experience if you guys can get into.. For ex: A friend of mine (aka ninja lover) condemned the 302R stating that it takes weeks and sometimes months to get it's spare parts. Now those kinda things I guess does make a bike better than others.. But then why not hear it from the experts :) 💪
Awesome Video!! One little suggestion-"You could rate the three bikes on scale of 1-10 in the end instead on the selected parameters like equipment, power etc in the end" Also please do comment on the engines character the next time you guys make shoot-outs!! Cheers and Ride Safe.
probably the best review i have ever seen !!! you guyz are truly amazing the review is none less than a movie everything is just perfect !! salute to your hardwork and dedication :D
Twin Cylinder is always better than single cylinder Ninja has reduced 1lac rs and dual channel abs - twin cylinder Bst deal 👍 ninja engine more refined , less vibration
Mohan Sharma wht all thing ?? They included dual channel abs For 3 lakh can u buy any another twin cylinder bike ?? Ninja now is giving all thing dual channel abs slipper clutch , twin engine , refined engine , quality parts
To be honest, I wait for bike videos from you fellas. But, perhaps, even more than the intended content- it's the endings I wait for! Superb video, btw. Reinforced my own thoughts. Keep at it.
There should one more comparison of ninja 300 Abs , rc390 , an R3 now because ninaj 300 an R3 are now with Abs an there both bike price is also less I request you power draft bring new video of this bike please 🙏
+PowerDrift First of all that's an amazing review and gives a clear picture on pros n cons of all the three bikes .. Since the flat MRF tyre is a big compromise on the handling part on Yamaha R3 ,is there any optional tyre that gives good grip ?? Can the tyre be changed ??
guys soon ninja 300 will relaunch with cut price of 1lac rupee and equipped with abs . but truly I think that Kawasaki has to work on 300 speedometer it's not so funky and aslo on indicators and one more thing that only I like in Bajaj and KTM is that they provide lights on switchs which look osum at night and we can ride easily at night with them.so main thing is that every bike manufacturer should provide night switch like KTM and Bajaj so it looks cool .
You know My dream bike in sub 400cc class is Yamaha but the bike which I want to ride is 390RC, just can't help the fact how RC impress the most experienced riders like Sagar, Yamaha is a bit blunt in comparison but suits the everyday riding. What a delima Also the things which i take into consideration is Yamaha Japan R3 will be more reliable than RC, which is a serious consideration to be taken when your mom allows for a Bike and you don't want to give her headache about the bike being break down. I'll miss how RC is just a pure track machine, but for my needs Yamaha is the better option for me. cheers.
Sagar sir ,,,seeing your Ktm 390 and Kawasaki 300 comparison everyday , i am still not getting bored! awesome reviews of motorcycles.. ...and i got a ktm 390 myself..mastering it.. if ktm has got refinement and comfort , i bet it beat's the other two... If u guy can review an Harley i would find it more useful too. I've seen street 750 review and it was cool too! for me the street 750 doesn't really represent much of harley coz of its non-rumble nature or sound. TY for all the videos u guys gave , its so spectacular..!! love u guys sagar and Rohan..! please , dont' concentrate only on triumph sagar sir ;) , please review a harley too...pleaseeee
Just one comment about the description: wouldn't the displacement of these bikes put them in the third litre segment rather than the quarter litre segment?
here in italy it's the most expensive (6000€)and needs to be depowered to be driven by a A2 licence driver (35kw max), Yamaha is the cheapest with 5400€ and comes with abs too, ninja here is 5800€ with abs
Most wanted 2 in my opinion the r3 is better, the rc390 is more powerful but remember that it's an European bike and repairing it in case of crash will costs you more than the yamaha(at least here in italy), I've heard that in corners the rc is unstable while the r3 is amazing, plus look at that design 😍 but if you don't mine the look of the ktm and you want a bit more power then go for the ktm
Bro. Pls do a follow-up of this with the 2016 RC390! The breaking would have improved with the slightly larger 320mm disc. And is the 10L fuel tank enough? Won't you be tanking up more frequently?
Bhavin Chauhan go for the r3 it will RE launch with bs4 engine and abs .. it's much better to travel in an r3 and it's cheaper to maintain also if you want top speed go for a RE map and it will hit 200+ 😊
a good review PD team :) . Thanks to the torquey figures this time. Sagar- is it worth waiting for the MT 03, for the engine over my heart (dukey 390) since I aint a fan of the faired bikes!!!
when you say R3 has better brakes , is that in terms of feedback or braking distance???Out of the 3 bikes not taking the price into consideration which would be the best bike for stop & go traffic and touring?? When is the R3 ABS version coming to India and any idea on the price??? I am not so keen on an track based bike so I was looking at the R3 as an option.. Any suggestions or opinions...
im late to the party but a swedish magazine noted better braking on the ninja. all bikes comes with abs std here: 100kmh-0 in 43.09m ninja, 45.74m R3. not a big difference but still. rc390 47.46m so worst in the group.
+PowerDrift The most awaited comparison is here and pdarmy is very proud of such a simplified comparison! The review was simply outstanding and the end was the best! Hats Off to you guys.
Now in 2020 i think everything has changed now you guys will say that ninja 300 is best value for money bike now
Finally a ninja fan...❤
@@nazzalwinchester8728 yeah bro why not it is a very value for money product despide of being premium quality so definitely my pick is ninja in 300 cc class
R3
@Prabir Saha bro if you are searching for a really good all-rounder sports (parallel twin) bike then there are only 2 options available in this segment first is Ninja 300 and second is yamaha R3, R3 is slightly more powerful and more expensive too.
Yes Bro, Ninja is upcoming with 8 new bikes in Nov. All are top notch launches. Don’t miss it. Even Ninja 400 is in the list
Thank God finally made some intelligent comments about these bikes in comparison. I was so tired of people playing the value for money card for KTM. That's not the only factor to look upto in a bike. Yamaha R3 is an all rounder and despite KTM being higher on specs on paper. R3 pulls out the highest top speed in this segment of 194 kmph. Upgrade the tires of the R3 and you have an unbeatable bike
Price of Kawasaki has dropped drastically .. pls make a video comparing these 3 bikes now..
And we have another review which takes the cake when it comes to presentation. It is understandable that pillion comfort wasn't even a point in this review though. Sagar mentioned the total cost of ownership as a point and that is where the R3 excels. The bills are supposedly low on the pocket (information from a few auto forums). No hate on any bike and just as mentioned, each bike has its own advantages and disadvantages. The dyno test wasn't something i was expecting! (Raising the bar again!).
Well done team PD. Keep the good work up!
+Nob Ram Thank you ardent #PDArmy comrade! It is because of your support that we keep pushing forward & try getting you guys something refreshing. #Applause
Wow! A totally different approach. I was expecting a lot of footage on all three of them. But still really liked it. Short and sweet! Precise. No extra talk. To the point with the pros and cons. Thumbs up, Team PD!
The end tho. :P
+Varun Sarathy Thanks there :D Keep commenting and sharing!
Akash thinks he's da thug!
PowerDrift Sure!
Thug life, hehe...
Awesome Comparison Power Drift. I am already seen that Yamaha R3 had already outclass the bikes which has more power and torque than the R3. Yamaha has a great Aerodynamic great pickup.My life's first bike is the Yamaha FZ-S 2009 Model which is already celebrating 6 Years but till now not even a single difference in Pick up. Performance and Riding quality and one common thing which always yamaha holds Fantastic looking and highlights every riders on the street and on the Track. Really the Build quality and Performance of yamaha bikes is awesome. Thank you Power Drift for uploading such a great comparison amongst 300CC Bikes. Hats off to you.
+Vivek Swamy Love it when we read such comments from the #PDArmy! :)
Built quality : Kawasaki
Reliability/refinement : Yamaha
Heating/affordable/kill count : ktm
When noob rides KTM , they die😂😂 because they can't handle it's power
Ktm has better build quality than Both yamaha kawasaki honda..u noob
This is in my opinion a world class review!..gave the eager customer the lowdown on the features like the postures the pros and cons..and the video junkies really awesome shots of some knee scraping action!..(later and former being the meat and potatoes of all PD review anyways)..but this time giving the geeks some numbers (dyno figures etc)..and eloquently voiced over and anchored by Sarge!..proud to see this sort of amazing content from India..gonna share the living daylights out of this!..great going guys!..massive thumbs up!..
+Vishnu Shyam Meat and Potatoes. Damn. Hungry so, Hungry much. Be right back
How times have changed and you can get a ninja 300 cheaper than the R3
ninja 300 will be cheaper than rc 390 pretty soon and that happens next year.
@@shyam5631 but sadly it didn't
@@gokulks4569 😭
@@shyam5631 still not after two years
If I could buy any of these 3 I would choose the R3 despite the higher price tag.......it's an all rounder that does everything well.....it's not as aggressive and committed as an RC but it doesn't heat up like an RC and can handle the city and highway better(the 2018 model also gets abs)........it's less expensive than the ninja 300.but at the end of the day it all depends on the rider.....so no need for argument....I don't hate the other two.....ride safe everyone
Neeraj Chelat right choice yahama is one of the best bike manufacturer in the world and r3 is its track weapon like R15 it makes a lot things in the Indian market
First comment! :P
wow... the publisher commented first... wow...
Don't forget to share it with your friends. 😂😝
Like and share! Commander! #pdarmy
+mankind_sucks Daaaaaaayum! That name son!
+Pranjal roy Thaaaaanks :D
Now this the the review I was looking forward to! I recently saw the motorbeam one. and lemme tell you guys this.. you Nailed it! right on! Guys, I can't stop fanboy-ing over your cinematography skills and the Video content! Man! I'm outta words! I wanted this review to go on for hours! And yes I'm trying my best to make it to Goa from bangalore with my beautiful Gixxer. You guys are just legends! I love your work! keep it up! waiting for more! :D
Do a 2019 review of these three motorcycles. And I like the reviews you do.
First thing first.. Thank you team for this awesome video. Dyno test is something which i liked this time and i would suggest for all future comparison videos.
Coming to comparison no doubt all machines are good and are well balanced (price) apart from little ninja. As rightly said by ShellD R3 will make to top after a fair upgrade on tyres and elevation of foot peg.
Thanks to ending team for those machines shadow!!
What an ending to Sunday evening!! and oh yeah.. this is shared ;) as always love for motorcycles :)
Still watching in 2021.... 🤩🤩🤩
I thought of getting and suggesting all Kawasaki Ninja as a beginers ride...
but tis video made me changed it...
R3 is one of the yamaha's mean bike in tis category ...
salute u guys for a perfect comparison...
luv ninja ♡♡
luv r3 ♡♥
Waiting for an update to this, that is, the new KTM RC 390, the new Yamaha R3 ABS, and the new Kawasaki Ninja 400 😁. Awesome video Powerdrift
Great video.... one of the best vidiography, a truly world class. only 2 things could understand- R3 VS Ninja acceleration till 100 kmps & Handling. other global reviews gives thumps up to R3. Even on track test R3 is almost close to RC 390 on lap time even with inferior tyres and well faster than Ninja.
+Vivek Singh No doubt R3 is Rock Solid. Build quality and ride quality is far better than the Kawasaki N300 and RC 390 . RC I have seen maximum accidents.
TH-cam is like let's show this after 4 years. Watching In dec2019.
Me tooo 😂
Just got a brand new RC390 two weeks ago and live in the far northern california mountains. I love this bike and it DOES have a slipper clutch now!
Hi man, what about the vibration and heat dissipation problem. Did KTM fix it with 2016 version?
It's a great time to be a biker in India. So many choices!
+farhan kapdi Spoilt for choices. Need to water our money tree ;)
couldn't find any better bike review than PD. keep up the good work
Merge RC and R3 and you get the perfect beast. Acceleration of RC + Top speed of R3, ABS of RC + Braking of R3, Comfort of R3 + lean profile of RC...Man only in dreams!!
Nidhin David cbr 250rr
Exactly
Straight to the point and just perfect! Probably the only unbiased comparison on TH-cam right now.
+Nishanth Reddy And unbiased it shall be. Always!
#respect
the RC 390 gives you more bang for the $ and it looks bad Ass iam in love.
Since you like the 390, here's something more about the 2017 KTM RC 390 - th-cam.com/video/4fowBv7n68k/w-d-xo.html
Great video as always guys. Loved the comparo and the content presentation. I would recommend you to upload the HD videos in 60fps. 50 fps comes off looking a bit weird to my eyes. Anyway's keep up the good work as always and you can start a show like top gear.
woohoo!! That was spot on! The single difference which other channels dont show is the reality check on road than papers.. While others keep raving about higher outputs of 43 ps 41bhp blah blah, you guys done a clean job here!!You people can even make a dead man buy some wheels 😝 Cheers people!!!!!
+Mudit Sehgal You make us sound like the Protagonist in We vs Rest Of The World :P
haha you heard me! :D
A big Thank you to SGT and the PD team (on and off camera)! no does reviews like u guys do... This review really did help me make my mind on what to buy as my next upgrade ... I was saving up to buy the r3 but now I think will just wait a few more months to see if yamaha will announce an abs version that the European markets already have ... If not then will try to go for a 600 cc ... If i can get the dp ... which hopefully should not a problem ... can u please do a comparitive review between the the honda 650f and the ninja 650r. Thank you again for the awesome review. PS : when are you guys gonna release the review of the new r1 and the h2...
+Yahya Sayed You have your life sorted like the timing of a bank! If the R3 does come in with ABS, except the price to shoot up a notch! As far as the R1 & the H2 go, we have our eyes set on 2016!
overall R3 is a Beast😍😍😍
Yes ofcourse mainly over price 🤣
nice review! it's the other way around though in Indonesia, the KTM costs around 99mil rupiah, Ninja ( ABS ) 59mil, and R25 (ABS) 48mil, but ktm launched RC 250 here and it costs 45 mil which is very awesome and yet there's only a few review about it...
We want a review of the New Yamaha R3 2018! Also comparo with the new changed dynamics of R3 (abs+ metzeller), while Ninja service stations are limited now..please do so @Powerdrift..!
Not to mention they compared the older generation KTM not the 2017 RC 390 with the BS4 upgrades. It will be interesting given that the KTM has lost out it a bit of its top end for more grunt down in the lower RPMs. The TVS or the upmcong BMW can take the place of the Ninja 300 though given that the new 400 can't simply be considered in the same pricing bracket anymore. :)
Brilliant review.
Having ridden all the three bikes,there's no denying KTM's supremacy in the power department. Having said that, in terms of the exhaust notes-we all know how the KTM sounds,you either like it or you don't. IMO the Ninja is most definitely the best sounding machine here.Though R3 is a parallel twin, it simply doesn't scream like the Ninja.However it does have more bass in the lower revvs.
+Vijeth Vijaykumar That is definitely a neat comment & it looks like you have done your bit of research too. #Impressive
I mostly like about this channel is there presentation, this guys really work hard on their presentation. Keep it up guys, love your presentation.
As everyone says, looks are subjective ! In our eyes, Ninja looks premium with that highly recognized green color. Many have come to us asking the R3, whether its the R15 ver 3. Thats a sore point. KTM looks good in its own way, but if the RC comes anything similar to the 2017 duke, its done deal for the other two.
Why not watch this to find out more about the 2017 RC 390 - th-cam.com/video/4fowBv7n68k/w-d-xo.html
Pd is just the best in automotives...... Editing 🖤 quality videos and Sargent's communication skills and talking style is just luv🖤
of the two,R3 and ninja 300.which has a good bigger bike look??(look like bigger bike?) and good for pillion??
thanks bros,i agree on that
R3 with abs and metzelers is going to the take crown again
Yes! It does however also cost as much a crown! haha! But boy do we love the R3!
Mohan Sharma I own duke 390 new model, but considering the reliability, refinement and fun of high revving motor i will take the R3 now that it comes with abs
You're making me jealous man! :)
How was the Duke 390's reliability and refinement? I am thinking of going for one.
Mohan Sharma keep patience. Save money. Get a Japanese bike, R3 or even Ninja 300/400. Ktm is very poor in terms of reliability and the service centre guys are nothing but rebadged Bajaj people. My suggestion is do not go for ktm atleast in India. Agreed it VFM but that's just till warranty. After that everything will start going bad and it will cost a bomb. New headlamp costs 20k , new display costs 15k and on and on
Been there, I own a 2011 Pulsar 220F. Every day something or the other goes wrong. I too am currently saving for a Yamaha R3, just needed to know how much is the difference between the KTM and R3.
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they see akash rollin'
they hatin' xD
***** Yeah I loved it xD
KTM390: Less price, very low running cost. But only up to 40k kms.
Ninja300: High price (less than R3), very high running cost. Very reliable engine.
R3: Highest pricing among the three. Decent running cost (more than KTM, less than Ninja). Again very reliable engine.
If you want something that lasts long, if you don't wanna change anymore bikes, go for R3.
If you want some temporary fun riding, go for KTM390s.
If you want reliable bike with high maintenance, and very high public attention, Ninja300.
R3 also has a great public attention if you modify it .
Very fake in price , Now Ninja is lesser than r3 and after an year again Ninja 300 price will lower than ktm
@eswar I just couldn't agree more to what you mentioned...You just cc'ed all my thoughts and experience I have had riding these bikes 🤘
Aha..Finally a review that is practical and to the point.Kudos. I am happy I bought the R3. Proud owner of my blue bolt.
Ninja is best in 300 cc king of all 🔥premium 🔥
1)mileage & maintenance of ninja 300 vs R3 vs Duke 390 2017 For daily use min 50 km direct question to Power drift
and 2)my other question after answering the above question is Dominar 400 vs Thunderbird 350 vs 500 same maintenance & mileage.
3)a bike which ha slipper clutch vs dual Abs .When is R15 v3 & Duke 2017 coming to india. I am Big fan of Powerdrif ... iam eagarly wating for your Detailed reply
R3 action Anytime
Okay! Who are you and what have you done to the real Sagar?!
I mean, look at the video man! Its all a plethora of information, and none of the emotion! Dude, the connect that PD has formed with its audience is because of the passion with which you guys present every video (and the soundtrack).
And Sagar has endeared himself to everyone because of the child-like glee when he is on any machine - big or small!
Now I know you play with bigger toys Sarge, but where's the excitement from your earlier reviews of the smaller machines?
Oh, and loved that peanut sized swag at the end!
Yeah, completely agree with Sagar. They just showed PD is also capable of a straight forward no playing around board room discussion when required. And they brought out bigger toys like the dyno to make a point. Congratulations +Sagar Sheldekar. I had say you guys added another weapon to your massive arsenal.
Also, i really loved the underground series. Please don't scrap it. We want more of that too. We want more of everything
+Sagar Sheldekar
Well ok, I'll give you this one Sarge! But i gotta tell you that your passion for anything on two wheels is what got me addicted to PD.
And you were in Bangalore for the dyno test... Damn! Wish I could have met you guys.
Which one vibrates less I am confused between r3 and Ninja?
Sameer Ranjan r3
Ninja
Crisp and Clinical comparison of all the bikes done well by team PD..Keep up the good work..However few other things that I thought would be helpful to be mentioned so here they are :
First - everyone's Fav - Yamaha R3
1.The console on the R3 I felt has good amount of information which can be read on the fly unlike the Ninja which is just plain Jane Trip 1, 2 and Odo while R3 gives a close fight to the RC console which is not easy to read for new bees.
It took me a while to read the fine print on the RC..phew !!!
2. Cost of R3 spares are way cheaper than the Ninja plus the service network should be wider than that of Kawasaki.
3. Its a no brainer when it comes to price and performance and ROI as R3 is way cheaper than the Ninja.
BUT....check the close Second - Ninja 300 which has the following :
1. USP for the Ninja is of course the SLIPPER clutch which help in aggressive down shifting to lower gear on higher speed.
2. Ninja 300 has a variable value timing (VVT) which means it can do low speed on top gear, I have ridden Ninja 300 at 20 kmph in 6th gear and the engine does not knock at all which is AMAZING something the R3 MISSED Big Time along with SLIPPER clutch
GROUND Clearance on R3 is better at 160nm than the Ninja which is at 140 NM and lot of Ninja owner will tell you the problem of scrapping when they go over a sharp speed breaker which does damage the oil reservoir on this bike
BIGGER FUEL Tank on the Ninja means more range than the R3 which has only 14 Ltrs compared to 17 Ltrs on Ninja
I feel both the Ninja and R3 need tyres like Metzeller or better still a dual compound Pirelli Diablo Rosso II which is stock on motorcycle like MOJO..which is Ironic.
For me personally its between these two as I already have a single cylinder 200NS which I am very happy with for run around in the city, I am now looking for my 2nd bike with 2 or more cylinder which will give me refinement at 120 to 140 kmph without any drama for touring..
I am not a big fan of the RC so I dont want to comment on it except I feel its a razor sharp hunting knife for track purely.Not my cup of tea...
Some other comparison video on You tube for these 3 bikes :
th-cam.com/video/d7L8Oo3nX_s/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/OqD4TuIbmYw/w-d-xo.html
TEAM PD QUESTION for you or rather your suggestion requested :
Brand new R3 at 3.85 Lakhs OTR Bangalore or a Used Ninja 300 (2014 Jan model) done 3500 km change on odo which is offered for 3.00 L ?
Thanks for prompt response Sarge...you make it sound like a know - brainer...but is there something to ponder I wonder !!!
Is there more to them than meets the eye ?
Lets roll and find out...
Will Kawasaki going to launch Ninja 300 and 400 bs6 in India?
Yes. December 2020
Ninja 300 bs6 is going to launch
Wooahhh!! This one was sooo good that I saw it 5times back to back!! One of the best reviews till date. +PowerDrift, you guys are seriously awesome. A class apart!! And the way Sagar presents it, its FANTASTIC! And for the bikes, R3 will always be my choice. I hope Yamaha chooses to upgrade it with a slipper clutch & ABS. #PowerDrift #fan
+Avinash Naik And no wonder that views counter saw a caffeine boost!
R3 won this battle......Yamaha is Yamaha 🏆 !
wow..wow..wow...it blew my mind...you guys are awesome. ..your videos always makes me smile. Great content...and amazing videography...
bt i have a question guys..i have R15 V2. i want to upgrade ..i love the handling of R15 and its engine refinement. ...ktm vibrates more bt have excellent handling...and yamaha R3 is smoother...bt doesn't have the same delta box frame of R15...I'm confused. ..plzz help...handling package of R3 is same as that of R15?? or better?? or worst? ?
We need a comparo of today's Ninja 400 vs RC 390 vs R3. N300 is on its way out plus it isn't even exactly 300cc and its cheaper by a lakh today.
We do have plans for that. However, it would be better if that's done once the new R3 is launched. That would make it even more relevant.
@@powerdriftofficial Fair enough.
@@powerdriftofficial The new RC 390 is also going to be launched.
i am amazed that the R3's floating disc is actually better than the RC's Abs, i wonder why people complained about it and yes finally a kind of review expected from you guys. keep doing it! thanks a ton.
If Yamaha localizes R3 production, it will be a much sweeter buying proposition.
A comparison review after a looong time from #Powerdrift but you people just smashed it !!! One of the best comparisons ever made! So crisp and visually engaging! Expecting more of this kind :)
A humble request with folded hands. Pls put a comparo(detailed one) for all twin cylinders 300 cc. We got a 2019 R3, Ninja 300 & 302R.
This is the ideal match up. Please make a bold pick there has to be one better than others and even though all of em are g8 there has to be ranks.
Passers pls hit a like or comment if you want to see this video.
PD team you gotta give this to us! :)
That'll be interesting, we'll surely try and make one!
@@powerdriftofficial It is indeed the need of the hour :D
Thank you for ack.. can't wait for y'all to put a 2win sports winner in the segment... ❤️
Just 1 thing that passed my mind. Whenever & if u guys doing these comparo.. pls do attribute a tiny portion to ownership cost/experience if you guys can get into..
For ex: A friend of mine (aka ninja lover) condemned the 302R stating that it takes weeks and sometimes months to get it's spare parts. Now those kinda things I guess does make a bike better than others..
But then why not hear it from the experts :) 💪
@@powerdriftofficial will it ever come?????
yeah its a great idea we need that comparo pd
Awesome Video!!
One little suggestion-"You could rate the three bikes on scale of 1-10 in the end instead on the selected parameters like equipment, power etc in the end" Also please do comment on the engines character the next time you guys make shoot-outs!!
Cheers and Ride Safe.
+Rishi Govindan There is just one answer to that latter query. THE REPEAT BUTTON!
Others :
ninja 😍
r3 😘
Indians : rc rc rc rc
Yeah dude 👍
probably the best review i have ever seen !!! you guyz are truly amazing the review is none less than a movie everything is just perfect !! salute to your hardwork and dedication :D
Twin Cylinder is always better than single cylinder
Ninja has reduced 1lac rs and dual channel abs - twin cylinder
Bst deal 👍 ninja engine more refined , less vibration
Milan Thomas not 1 lakh ,, only 60k
Carefully consider what all are they taking away to reduce the price?
Mohan Sharma wht all thing ??
They included dual channel abs
For 3 lakh can u buy any another twin cylinder bike ??
Ninja now is giving all thing dual channel abs slipper clutch , twin engine , refined engine , quality parts
So why didn't they reduce the price before? Think.
Mohan Sharma they were new to the indian market
Now they realised it
It is better than newly launched bmw bikes
YES OUR CALLS HAVE BEEN AWENSERED thank you power drift !!!!!
+aravan NL Go go go! Spread the word!
I have a black r3, I would give the looks to the RC390. This category is very subjective.
+Most wanted 2 in my opinion down here in canada the cbr250r looks boring and i think the ninja 300 and the r3 look the best.
+Brandon S You have to see it in person trust me.
One of the best presentation made for reviews by any youtube channel for cars and bikes.
+Ratnakar Soren Thank you. Remember to Like and Share :)
Ninja 300 comfortable for a tall person? (6feet 3inches)
I suits Varun quite well, but you need to go and check it out for yourself
Yeah broooo very suitable for you, your tall enough
what a review man...... totally outstanding...
Are you serious ive seen ninja 300 on max speed of 199 with abs . Slipper clutch . New graphics.. now in 2019 ninja 300 is the best among three...
299 ?? 🤣😂🤣😂
😂😂😂😂 are you a standup comedian?
I would follow you then
@@prajju4227 I think he meant to say 199
dude can you even get a long enough straight to go that fast....
To be honest, I wait for bike videos from you fellas.
But, perhaps, even more than the intended content- it's the endings I wait for!
Superb video, btw. Reinforced my own thoughts.
Keep at it.
+Pratham Kaushik Ha ha ha ha glad you like the behind the scene bits :D
There should one more comparison of ninja 300 Abs , rc390 , an R3 now because ninaj 300 an R3 are now with Abs an there both bike price is also less I request you power draft bring new video of this bike please 🙏
+PowerDrift First of all that's an amazing review and gives a clear picture on pros n cons of all the three bikes .. Since the flat MRF tyre is a big compromise on the handling part on Yamaha R3 ,is there any optional tyre that gives good grip ?? Can the tyre be changed ??
***** thanks alot !
when u r making new video of 2016 rc390???
This channel is getting better and better every video. Keep up the good work.
RC Scrap
R3 Silver
Ninja GOLD 💕
Tumhari aukat nhi hai esliye scrap bol rha hai
@@mayankchowdhary276 aukat Teri nahi Jo ninja k bare Mai v soche
very good review guys.. I owned an R25.. all the time I was too jealous that u guys have black color R3 in ur country.. that black R3 amazes me!!
+johann johann Ahh haaa! Have you seen our rendezvous with the R25?
guys soon ninja 300 will relaunch with cut price of 1lac rupee and equipped with abs . but truly I think that Kawasaki has to work on 300 speedometer it's not so funky and aslo on indicators and one more thing that only I like in Bajaj and KTM is that they provide lights on switchs which look osum at night and we can ride easily at night with them.so main thing is that every bike manufacturer should provide night switch like KTM and Bajaj so it looks cool .
the place where they really belong.....the track....there is not headlight, no indicators and anyone rarely uses the speedometer!
You know My dream bike in sub 400cc class is Yamaha but the bike which I want to ride is 390RC, just can't help the fact how RC impress the most experienced riders like Sagar, Yamaha is a bit blunt in comparison but suits the everyday riding. What a delima
Also the things which i take into consideration is Yamaha Japan R3 will be more reliable than RC, which is a serious consideration to be taken when your mom allows for a Bike and you don't want to give her headache about the bike being break down.
I'll miss how RC is just a pure track machine, but for my needs Yamaha is the better option for me. cheers.
uhm both the r3 2015 and the ninja 300 2013 have abs options so to say the rc 390 is the only bike with abs is wrong
The R3 and Ninja 300 missed ABS here in our market.
Sagar sir ,,,seeing your Ktm 390 and Kawasaki 300 comparison everyday , i am still not getting bored! awesome reviews of motorcycles.. ...and i got a ktm 390 myself..mastering it..
if ktm has got refinement and comfort , i bet it beat's the other two...
If u guy can review an Harley i would find it more useful too. I've seen street 750 review and it was cool too!
for me the street 750 doesn't really represent much of harley coz of its non-rumble nature or sound.
TY for all the videos u guys gave , its so spectacular..!!
love u guys sagar and Rohan..!
please , dont' concentrate only on triumph sagar sir ;) , please review a harley too...pleaseeee
Its amazing how the 2021 ninja 300 has turned the tables 🔥
A very professional review!! I always rely on powerdrift videos only and you guys just helped me take a perfect decision!!.Keep rockin'.
Thank you comrade, and glad we could help you make a decision!
Chose the r3!!!
can we have a compare again with the new model of the ninja?
Yes the rc390 is new and ninja 300 is also new to the party
Just one comment about the description: wouldn't the displacement of these bikes put them in the third litre segment rather than the quarter litre segment?
Hi... When can we expect detailed review of ninja 300 ABS.
Great video!! One of the best comparing these motorcycles!
+Luis Cortez Thank you Luis. Always great to hear from you :D
how things will change now and the ninja will reign supreme :)
Which music is this in the end ? Can u tell me that song???
Do a 2020 comparison
RC390
More powerful
Most features
Costs 40% less than the others
here in italy it's the most expensive (6000€)and needs to be depowered to be driven by a A2 licence driver (35kw max), Yamaha is the cheapest with 5400€ and comes with abs too, ninja here is 5800€ with abs
Most wanted 2 in my opinion the r3 is better, the rc390 is more powerful but remember that it's an European bike and repairing it in case of crash will costs you more than the yamaha(at least here in italy), I've heard that in corners the rc is unstable while the r3 is amazing, plus look at that design 😍 but if you don't mine the look of the ktm and you want a bit more power then go for the ktm
GiovyGFX Designer and Commentator I was talking about the situation In india
+Most wanted 2 to what I know the r3 has the highest top speed with 180 ca
+Most wanted 2 to what I know the r3 has the highest top speed with 180 ca
Yamaha is yamaha ✌️✌️
Bro. Pls do a follow-up of this with the 2016 RC390! The breaking would have improved with the slightly larger 320mm disc. And is the 10L fuel tank enough? Won't you be tanking up more frequently?
But r3 is still the king in 300cc segment
Been waiting for this and its great thanks guys for the comparison between all the 3 machines loved it.
This video going to get you views from all over the worldwide
+Akshay Ballal Oh *drooooooool* :D
which 1 sud i go...for ? r3 or n300 ?
Bhavin Chauhan r3
Rakshit Joon bt n300 has bit more power den r3...? is it?
If You Want a bike just for normal riding get the ninja which is also very good looking on a street and will get all eyes on you.
Rakshit Joon mostly i used on sunday ..highway riding...so which 1 i go for..? i want topspeed n quicker speed!
Bhavin Chauhan go for the r3 it will RE launch with bs4 engine and abs .. it's much better to travel in an r3 and it's cheaper to maintain also if you want top speed go for a RE map and it will hit 200+ 😊
Rc 390 is the best affordable vfm track focused bike in India. KTM really outdid themselves with that bike.
a good review PD team :) . Thanks to the torquey figures this time. Sagar- is it worth waiting for the MT 03, for the engine over my heart (dukey 390) since I aint a fan of the faired bikes!!!
When will you review the new bs4 Yamaha R3
when you say R3 has better brakes , is that in terms of feedback or braking distance???Out of the 3 bikes not taking the price into consideration which would be the best bike for stop & go traffic and touring?? When is the R3 ABS version coming to India and any idea on the price??? I am not so keen on an track based bike so I was looking at the R3 as an option.. Any suggestions or opinions...
im late to the party but a swedish magazine noted better braking on the ninja. all bikes comes with abs std here: 100kmh-0 in 43.09m ninja, 45.74m R3. not a big difference but still. rc390 47.46m so worst in the group.
R3 is the king
just superb ....... a very matured video from PD
+aniruddha pisharody Thank you long time comrade. Much appreciated :D
video quality🖒
video content🖒
innovative way of presentation 🖒
sarge and pd team🖒🤘🖒👌👍🖒🖖🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒🤘🤘🤘🖖👌🖒
+PowerDrift The most awaited comparison is here and pdarmy is very proud of such a simplified comparison! The review was simply outstanding and the end was the best! Hats Off to you guys.
+Sumeet Gore Awesome to hear that! Hope you have shared it ahead :D