CF MOTO 300 CL-X 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.
- CF MOTO 300 CL-X 79.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 78 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 27.8 hp (CF MOTO 300 CL-X) up to 42 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-03).
- Torque spans 25 Nm (CF MOTO 300 CL-X) up to 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-03).
- Weight spans 155 kg (CF MOTO 300 CL-X) to 168 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-03).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | CF MOTO 300 CL-X | YAMAHA MT-03 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CF MOTO | YAMAHA |
| Model | CF MOTO 300 CL-X | YAMAHA MT-03 |
| Engine size | 300cc | 300cc |
| Power | 27.8hp | 42hp |
| Torque | 25nm. | 29.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 155kg | 168kg |
| Front brake | Φ292mm single disc, opposed at-four pistons | Hydraulic single disc brake, 298mm; ABS |
| Rear brake | Φ220mm single disc, single piston floating caliper | Hydraulic single disc brake, 220mm; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 79.5cm | 78cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 R17 M/C | 110/70R17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17 M/C | 140/70R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Φ37 Inverted shock absorption | 37mm KYB® inverted fork; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Spring hydraulic central single shock absorber | Single shock; 7-step preload adjustable, 4.9-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 165km/h | 180km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14.5 L – 3.5 L/100km | 14 L – 4.2 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4459 | $4999 |
| Brand price lists | View CF MOTO price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper clutch |
-Slipper Clutch, Digital LCD Instrumentation |
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2023 CF MOTO 300 CL-X vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-03: listed specifications
The 2023 CF MOTO 300 CL-X and 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 are closely matched in displacement, while the 300 CL-X has a lower listed weight, and the MT-03 has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
300 CL-X and MT-03 have very similar engine displacement (300 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
MT-03 has a clear listed power advantage (42 hp vs 27.8 hp).
Torque
MT-03 has a clear listed torque advantage (29.6 Nm vs 25 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-03 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (180 km/h vs 165 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
300 CL-X is notably lighter on the listed weight (155 kg vs 168 kg). MT-03 has a lower listed seat height (78 cm vs 79.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of CF MOTO 300 CL-X vs YAMAHA MT-03?
YAMAHA MT-03 is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph) vs 165 km/h (103 mph) for CF MOTO 300 CL-X.
Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 300 CL-X or YAMAHA MT-03?
YAMAHA MT-03 has 42 hp compared with 28 hp on the CF MOTO 300 CL-X.
Which is lighter, CF MOTO 300 CL-X or YAMAHA MT-03?
CF MOTO 300 CL-X is lighter at 155 kg vs 168 kg for YAMAHA MT-03.
Which is better, CF MOTO 300 CL-X 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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