HONDA CBR500R vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3
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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.
- HONDA CBR500R 79 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 78 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 41.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) up to 47 hp (HONDA CBR500R).
- Torque spans 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) up to 43 Nm (HONDA CBR500R).
- Weight spans 169 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) to 191 kg (HONDA CBR500R).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) to 500 cc (HONDA CBR500R).
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| Specification | HONDA CBR500R | YAMAHA YZF-R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | HONDA CBR500R | YAMAHA YZF-R3 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 300cc |
| Power | 47hp | 41.4hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 29.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 191kg | 169kg |
| Front brake | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS | 298mm disc w/ ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, ABS | 220mm disc w/ ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 78cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R-17 | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 140/70-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.3-inch travel | USD fork, 5.1 in. travel |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel | Monocross single shock, preload adjustable; 4.9 in. travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 190km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 4 L/100km | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $7299 | $5499 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -SLIPPER/ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
-Riding Modes: Road, Race -Digital Display -Slipper Clutch |
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2023 HONDA CBR500R vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CBR500R and 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 differ on the listed specifications: the CBR500R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the YZF-R3 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CBR500R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
CBR500R has a modest listed power advantage (47 hp vs 41.4 hp).
Torque
CBR500R has a clear listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 29.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
CBR500R and YZF-R3 have very similar listed top speeds (188 km/h vs 190 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
YZF-R3 is notably lighter on the listed weight (169 kg vs 191 kg). CBR500R and YZF-R3 have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 78 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and weight, while listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CBR500R vs YAMAHA YZF-R3?
YAMAHA YZF-R3 is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CBR500R.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR500R or YAMAHA YZF-R3?
HONDA CBR500R has 47 hp compared with 41 hp on the YAMAHA YZF-R3.
Which is lighter, HONDA CBR500R or YAMAHA YZF-R3?
YAMAHA YZF-R3 is lighter at 169 kg vs 191 kg for HONDA CBR500R.
Which is better, HONDA CBR500R or YAMAHA YZF-R3?
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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