2024 YAMAHA MT-03 vs 2024 HONDA CB300R
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 78 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 HONDA CB300R 80 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 27.5 hp (2024 HONDA CB300R) up to 42 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-03).
- Torque spans 24 Nm (2024 HONDA CB300R) up to 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-03).
- Weight spans 146 kg (2024 HONDA CB300R) to 168 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-03).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | YAMAHA MT-03 | HONDA CB300R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | HONDA |
| Model | YAMAHA MT-03 | HONDA CB300R |
| Engine size | 300cc | 300cc |
| Power | 42hp | 27.5hp |
| Torque | 29.6nm. | 24nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 168kg | 146kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic single disc brake, 298mm; ABS | Single 296mm disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc brake, 220mm; ABS | Single 220mm disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70R17 | 150/60-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 37mm KYB® inverted fork; 5.1-in travel | 41mm inverted fork; 5.1-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Single shock; 7-step preload adjustable, 4.9-in travel | Pro-Link® single shock; 5.2-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 180km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4.2 L/100km | 9.7 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4999 | $5149 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper Clutch, Digital LCD Instrumentation |
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2024 YAMAHA MT-03 vs 2024 HONDA CB300R: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 and 2024 HONDA CB300R are closely matched in displacement, while the MT-03 has more peak power and torque, and the CB300R has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
MT-03 and CB300R have very similar engine displacement (300 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
MT-03 has a clear listed power advantage (42 hp vs 27.5 hp).
Torque
MT-03 has a clear listed torque advantage (29.6 Nm vs 24 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-03 and CB300R have very similar listed top speeds (180 km/h vs 180 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB300R is notably lighter on the listed weight (146 kg vs 168 kg). MT-03 has a lower listed seat height (78 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, weight and seat height, while displacement and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA MT-03 vs HONDA CB300R?
Both are listed at 180 km/h (112 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA MT-03 or HONDA CB300R?
YAMAHA MT-03 has 42 hp compared with 28 hp on the HONDA CB300R.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA MT-03 or HONDA CB300R?
HONDA CB300R is lighter at 146 kg vs 168 kg for YAMAHA MT-03.
Which is better, YAMAHA MT-03 or HONDA CB300R?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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