2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 vs KTM RC 200
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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
- KTM RC 200 82.4 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4.4 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 25 hp (KTM RC 200) up to 41.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3).
- Torque spans 19.5 Nm (KTM RC 200) up to 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3).
- Weight spans 140 kg (KTM RC 200) to 169 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3).
- Displacement spans 200 cc (KTM RC 200) to 300 cc (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3).
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| Specification | YAMAHA YZF-R3 | KTM RC 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | KTM |
| Model | YAMAHA YZF-R3 | KTM RC 200 |
| Engine size | 300cc | 200cc |
| Power | 41.4hp | 25hp |
| Torque | 29.6nm. | 19.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 169kg | 140kg |
| Front brake | 298mm disc w/ ABS | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc (Bybre) |
| Rear brake | 220mm disc w/ ABS | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc (Bybre) |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 82.4cm |
| Front tyre | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear tyre | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 140/70-17 | 150/60 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | USD fork, 5.1 in. travel | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Monocross single shock, preload adjustable; 4.9 in. travel | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 190km/h | 145km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km | 13.7 L – 3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5499 | $2595 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -Riding Modes: Road, Race -Digital Display -Slipper Clutch |
-LCD Display |
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2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 vs 2023 KTM RC 200: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 and 2023 KTM RC 200 differ on the listed specifications: the YZF-R3 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the RC 200 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
YZF-R3 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (300 cc vs 200 cc).
Peak power
YZF-R3 has a clear listed power advantage (41.4 hp vs 25 hp).
Torque
YZF-R3 has a clear listed torque advantage (29.6 Nm vs 19.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
YZF-R3 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (190 km/h vs 145 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RC 200 is notably lighter on the listed weight (140 kg vs 169 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: RC 200 is listed higher (82.4 cm) than YZF-R3 (78 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA YZF-R3 vs KTM RC 200?
YAMAHA YZF-R3 is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 145 km/h (90 mph) for KTM RC 200.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA YZF-R3 or KTM RC 200?
YAMAHA YZF-R3 has 41 hp compared with 25 hp on the KTM RC 200.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA YZF-R3 or KTM RC 200?
KTM RC 200 is lighter at 140 kg vs 169 kg for YAMAHA YZF-R3.
Which is better, YAMAHA YZF-R3 or KTM RC 200?
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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