CF MOTO 250SR 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.

CF MOTO 250SR
15 pts
Top on paper
2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3
85 pts

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

Best fit here
CF MOTO 250SR
70.2 pts
2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3
28.7 pts

Touring / long rides

CF MOTO 250SR
14.3 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3
88.3 pts

Sporty riding

CF MOTO 250SR
25 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3
99 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
CF MOTO 250SR
72.5 pts
2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3
16 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • CF MOTO 250SR 78 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 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 27.8 hp (CF MOTO 250SR) up to 41.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3).
  • Torque spans 22 Nm (CF MOTO 250SR) up to 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3).
  • Weight spans 165 kg (CF MOTO 250SR) to 169 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3).
  • Displacement spans 250 cc (CF MOTO 250SR) to 300 cc (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3).

Reader votes so far — total 2: CF MOTO 250SR (0); 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 (2).

Specification CF MOTO 250SR YAMAHA YZF-R3
Brand CF MOTO YAMAHA
Model CF MOTO 250SR YAMAHA YZF-R3
Engine size 250cc 300cc
Power 27.8hp 41.4hp
Torque 22nm. 29.6nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 165kg 169kg
Front brake 292mm disc with 4-piston caliper (CF MOTO calipers) 298mm disc w/ ABS
Rear brake 220mm disc with single-piston caliper ABS (CF MOTO calipers) 220mm disc w/ ABS
Seat height (cm) 78cm 78cm
Front tyre 110/70-17 (CST) Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 110/70-17 / 140/70-17
Rear tyre 140/60-17 (CST) Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 140/70-17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 37mm inverted fork telescopic USD fork, 5.1 in. travel
Rear suspension Single central shock absorber Monocross single shock, preload adjustable; 4.9 in. travel
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 161km/h 190km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 13 L – 3.5 L/100km 14 L – 3.8 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $3949 $5499
Brand price lists View CF MOTO price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features

-Euro5, Slipper Clutch

-Ghost display, Navigation, Bluetooth Connectivity

-Power modes: Sport and Economic

-Bosch EFI, Continental ABS

-Riding Modes: Road, Race

-Digital Display

-Slipper Clutch

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2023 CF MOTO 250SR vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3: listed specifications

The 2023 CF MOTO 250SR and 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 are closely matched in weight, while the YZF-R3 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

YZF-R3 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (300 cc vs 250 cc).

Peak power

YZF-R3 has a clear listed power advantage (41.4 hp vs 27.8 hp).

Torque

YZF-R3 has a clear listed torque advantage (29.6 Nm vs 22 Nm).

Listed top speed

YZF-R3 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (190 km/h vs 161 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

250SR and YZF-R3 have very similar listed weights (165 kg vs 169 kg). 250SR and YZF-R3 have very similar seat heights (78 cm vs 78 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed, while weight and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of CF MOTO 250SR vs YAMAHA YZF-R3?

YAMAHA YZF-R3 is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 161 km/h (100 mph) for CF MOTO 250SR.

Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 250SR or YAMAHA YZF-R3?

YAMAHA YZF-R3 has 41 hp compared with 28 hp on the CF MOTO 250SR.

Which is lighter, CF MOTO 250SR or YAMAHA YZF-R3?

CF MOTO 250SR is lighter at 165 kg vs 169 kg for YAMAHA YZF-R3.

Which is better, CF MOTO 250SR 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.