2024 YAMAHA MT-03 vs CF MOTO 300NK
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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 MT-03 78 cm Lowest seat here
- CF MOTO 300NK 79.5 cm Tallest 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 29 hp (CF MOTO 300NK) up to 42 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-03).
- Torque spans 25.3 Nm (CF MOTO 300NK) up to 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-03).
- Weight spans 151 kg (CF MOTO 300NK) to 168 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-03).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | YAMAHA MT-03 | CF MOTO 300NK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | CF MOTO |
| Model | YAMAHA MT-03 | CF MOTO 300NK |
| Engine size | 300cc | 300cc |
| Power | 42hp | 29hp |
| Torque | 29.6nm. | 25.3nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 168kg | 151kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic single disc brake, 298mm; ABS | Φ292mm Single-disc, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc brake, 220mm; ABS | Φ220mm Single-disc,single piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 | 110/70 R17 M/C |
| Rear tyre | 140/70R17 | 140/60 R17 M/C |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 37mm KYB® inverted fork; 5.1-in travel | 37mm inverted fork telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Single shock; 7-step preload adjustable, 4.9-in travel | Single central shock absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 167km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4.2 L/100km | 13 L – 3.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4999 | $4199 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View CF MOTO price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper Clutch, Digital LCD Instrumentation |
-Euro5, Slipper Clutch -Ghost display, Navigation, Bluetooth Connectivity -Power modes: Sport and Economic -Bosch EFI, Continental ABS |
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2024 YAMAHA MT-03 vs 2023 CF MOTO 300NK: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 and 2023 CF MOTO 300NK are closely matched in displacement, while the MT-03 has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the 300NK has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
MT-03 and 300NK have very similar engine displacement (300 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
MT-03 has a clear listed power advantage (42 hp vs 29 hp).
Torque
MT-03 has a clear listed torque advantage (29.6 Nm vs 25.3 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-03 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (180 km/h vs 167 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
300NK is notably lighter on the listed weight (151 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 YAMAHA MT-03 vs CF MOTO 300NK?
YAMAHA MT-03 is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph) vs 167 km/h (104 mph) for CF MOTO 300NK.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA MT-03 or CF MOTO 300NK?
YAMAHA MT-03 has 42 hp compared with 29 hp on the CF MOTO 300NK.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA MT-03 or CF MOTO 300NK?
CF MOTO 300NK is lighter at 151 kg vs 168 kg for YAMAHA MT-03.
Which is better, YAMAHA MT-03 or CF MOTO 300NK?
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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