2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-03
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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 Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 78 cm Lowest seat here
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 41.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) up to 42 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-03).
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 168 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) to 169 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | YAMAHA YZF-R3 | YAMAHA MT-03 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | YAMAHA |
| Model | YAMAHA YZF-R3 | YAMAHA MT-03 |
| Engine size | 300cc | 300cc |
| Power | 41.4hp | 42hp |
| Torque | 29.6nm. | 29.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 169kg | 168kg |
| Front brake | 298mm disc w/ ABS | Hydraulic single disc brake, 298mm; ABS |
| Rear brake | 220mm disc w/ ABS | Hydraulic single disc brake, 220mm; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 78cm |
| Front tyre | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 | 110/70R17 |
| Rear tyre | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 140/70-17 | 140/70R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | USD fork, 5.1 in. travel | 37mm KYB® inverted fork; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Monocross single shock, preload adjustable; 4.9 in. travel | Single shock; 7-step preload adjustable, 4.9-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 190km/h | 180km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km | 14 L – 4.2 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5499 | $4999 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Riding Modes: Road, Race -Digital Display -Slipper Clutch |
-Slipper Clutch, Digital LCD Instrumentation |
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2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-03: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 and 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the YZF-R3 has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
YZF-R3 and MT-03 have very similar engine displacement (300 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
YZF-R3 and MT-03 have very similar peak power (41.4 hp vs 42 hp).
Torque
YZF-R3 and MT-03 have very similar listed torque (29.6 Nm vs 29.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
YZF-R3 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (190 km/h vs 180 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
YZF-R3 and MT-03 have very similar listed weights (169 kg vs 168 kg). YZF-R3 and MT-03 have very similar seat heights (78 cm vs 78 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, while displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA YZF-R3 vs YAMAHA MT-03?
YAMAHA YZF-R3 is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for YAMAHA MT-03.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA YZF-R3 or YAMAHA MT-03?
YAMAHA MT-03 has 42 hp compared with 41 hp on the YAMAHA YZF-R3.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA YZF-R3 or YAMAHA MT-03?
YAMAHA MT-03 is lighter at 168 kg vs 169 kg for YAMAHA YZF-R3.
Which is better, YAMAHA YZF-R3 or YAMAHA MT-03?
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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