2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 vs 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C
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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 YZF-R3 78 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C 69 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 9 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 41 hp (2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C) up to 41.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3).
- Torque spans 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) up to 42 Nm (2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C).
- Weight spans 169 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) to 181 kg (2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) to 450 cc (2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C).
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| Specification | YAMAHA YZF-R3 | CF MOTO 450 CL-C |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | CF MOTO |
| Model | YAMAHA YZF-R3 | CF MOTO 450 CL-C |
| Engine size | 300cc | 450cc |
| Power | 41.4hp | 41hp |
| Torque | 29.6nm. | 42nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 169kg | 181kg |
| Front brake | 298mm disc w/ ABS | 320mm disc 4-piston J. Juan radial Calipers (ABS) |
| Rear brake | 220mm disc w/ ABS | 220mm disc J. Juan Calipers (ABS) |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 69cm |
| Front tyre | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 | 130/90-R16 (CST) |
| Rear tyre | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 140/70-17 | 150/80-R16 (CST) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | USD fork, 5.1 in. travel | 37mm Inverted Fork Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monocross single shock, preload adjustable; 4.9 in. travel | Adjustable Monoshock Absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Chopper – Cruiser |
| Top speed | 190km/h | 190km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km | 12 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5499 | $5899 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View CF MOTO price list |
| Extra features | -Riding Modes: Road, Race -Digital Display -Slipper Clutch |
-TCS, ABS Standard features -Leather seat, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity -3.6-inch round TFT screen with T-Box. |
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2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 vs 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 and 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C are closely matched in peak power, while the YZF-R3 has a lower listed weight, and the 450 CL-C has more displacement and torque.
Engine displacement
450 CL-C has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (450 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
YZF-R3 and 450 CL-C have very similar peak power (41.4 hp vs 41 hp).
Torque
450 CL-C has a clear listed torque advantage (42 Nm vs 29.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
YZF-R3 and 450 CL-C have very similar listed top speeds (190 km/h vs 190 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
YZF-R3 has a modest listed weight advantage (169 kg vs 181 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: YZF-R3 is listed higher (78 cm) than 450 CL-C (69 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque, weight and seat height, while peak power and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA YZF-R3 vs CF MOTO 450 CL-C?
Both are listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA YZF-R3 or CF MOTO 450 CL-C?
YAMAHA YZF-R3 has 41 hp compared with 41 hp on the CF MOTO 450 CL-C.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA YZF-R3 or CF MOTO 450 CL-C?
YAMAHA YZF-R3 is lighter at 169 kg vs 181 kg for CF MOTO 450 CL-C.
Which is better, YAMAHA YZF-R3 or CF MOTO 450 CL-C?
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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