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old3 · February 10th, 2014, 03:49 PM

The 300 is usually what? 34 RWHP, but dyno to dyno, temp, etc it could be more or less compared to yours. Without using the same dyno, well you just don't have a number that matters much IMO. It mattered that day, on that dyno but not compared to controlled HP measurements from the mfg.

The 300 is a midrange tuned motor. It falls flat at the top end. You might get within 4-6 HP peak, (still a huge difference on a bike with 28 HP) but the torque is where the 300 is most impressive. Roll on at 3500 RPM is actually useful. You can grunt it and short shift it while going fast on the street, and the trans ratios are wider too.

Add a tuner to the 300 and pods/pipe and forget it. 10-12 more peak HP and even more low/mid.

Sorry, I loved the 250s too but this is a whole new level of performance and potential in the 300.

You aren't "starting" at the top tier power of 250 mods, like with your 250. On a stock 300 you are already well beyond that. 4-6 HP is huge.

February 10th, 2014, 03:49 PM	#21
old3 ninjette.org sage Name: Jim Location: NJ Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300, KTM EXC610SMR Posts: 913	The 300 is usually what? 34 RWHP, but dyno to dyno, temp, etc it could be more or less compared to yours. Without using the same dyno, well you just don't have a number that matters much IMO. It mattered that day, on that dyno but not compared to controlled HP measurements from the mfg. The 300 is a midrange tuned motor. It falls flat at the top end. You might get within 4-6 HP peak, (still a huge difference on a bike with 28 HP) but the torque is where the 300 is most impressive. Roll on at 3500 RPM is actually useful. You can grunt it and short shift it while going fast on the street, and the trans ratios are wider too. Add a tuner to the 300 and pods/pipe and forget it. 10-12 more peak HP and even more low/mid. Sorry, I loved the 250s too but this is a whole new level of performance and potential in the 300. You aren't "starting" at the top tier power of 250 mods, like with your 250. On a stock 300 you are already well beyond that. 4-6 HP is huge.