2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 vs HONDA CBR300R
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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
- HONDA CBR300R 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 30.4 hp (HONDA CBR300R) up to 41.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3).
- Torque spans 27 Nm (HONDA CBR300R) up to 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3).
- Weight spans 160 kg (HONDA CBR300R) to 169 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | YAMAHA YZF-R3 | HONDA CBR300R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | HONDA |
| Model | YAMAHA YZF-R3 | HONDA CBR300R |
| Engine size | 300cc | 300cc |
| Power | 41.4hp | 30.4hp |
| Torque | 29.6nm. | 27nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 169kg | 160kg |
| Front brake | 298mm disc w/ ABS | Single 296mm disc |
| Rear brake | 220mm disc w/ ABS | Single 220mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 78cm |
| Front tyre | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 140/70-17 | 140/70-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | USD fork, 5.1 in. travel | 37mm fork; 4.65 inches of travel |
| Rear suspension | Monocross single shock, preload adjustable; 4.9 in. travel | Pro-Link single shock with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.07 inches of travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 190km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km | 13 L – 3.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5499 | $5099 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Riding Modes: Road, Race -Digital Display -Slipper Clutch |
-ANALOG/DIGITAL INSTRUMENTATION |
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2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 vs 2023 HONDA CBR300R: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 and 2023 HONDA CBR300R are closely matched in displacement, while the YZF-R3 has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the CBR300R has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
YZF-R3 and CBR300R have very similar engine displacement (300 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
YZF-R3 has a clear listed power advantage (41.4 hp vs 30.4 hp).
Torque
YZF-R3 has a modest listed torque advantage (29.6 Nm vs 27 Nm).
Listed top speed
YZF-R3 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (190 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CBR300R has a modest listed weight advantage (160 kg vs 169 kg). YZF-R3 and CBR300R have very similar seat heights (78 cm vs 78 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA YZF-R3 vs HONDA CBR300R?
YAMAHA YZF-R3 is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for HONDA CBR300R.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA YZF-R3 or HONDA CBR300R?
YAMAHA YZF-R3 has 41 hp compared with 30 hp on the HONDA CBR300R.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA YZF-R3 or HONDA CBR300R?
HONDA CBR300R is lighter at 160 kg vs 169 kg for YAMAHA YZF-R3.
Which is better, YAMAHA YZF-R3 or HONDA CBR300R?
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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