2024 YAMAHA MT-03 vs CF MOTO 450SR
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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 450SR 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 42 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) up to 47 hp (CF MOTO 450SR).
- Torque spans 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) up to 39 Nm (CF MOTO 450SR).
- Weight spans 152 kg (CF MOTO 450SR) to 168 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-03).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) to 450 cc (CF MOTO 450SR).
Reader votes so far — total 5: 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 (3); CF MOTO 450SR (2).
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| Specification | YAMAHA MT-03 | CF MOTO 450SR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | CF MOTO |
| Model | YAMAHA MT-03 | CF MOTO 450SR |
| Engine size | 300cc | 450cc |
| Power | 42hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 29.6nm. | 39nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 168kg | 152kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic single disc brake, 298mm; ABS | 320 mm Single disck Brembo M40 |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc brake, 220mm; ABS | 220mm Single disc, Single-piston floating caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 | 110/70 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70R17 | 150/60 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 37mm KYB® inverted fork; 5.1-in travel | 37 Upside down telescopic fork adjustable damping |
| Rear suspension | Single shock; 7-step preload adjustable, 4.9-in travel | Central Shock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 228km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4.2 L/100km | 14 L – 4.3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4999 | $5699 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View CF MOTO price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper Clutch, Digital LCD Instrumentation |
-Sport windshield, Engine protection sliders -Euro5, Slipper Clutch -Ghost display, Bluetooth and Navigation features -Power modes including Sport and Economic -Bosch EFI, Continental ABS |
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2024 YAMAHA MT-03 vs 2023 CF MOTO 450SR: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 and 2023 CF MOTO 450SR differ on the listed specifications: the 450SR has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
450SR has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (450 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
450SR has a modest listed power advantage (47 hp vs 42 hp).
Torque
450SR has a clear listed torque advantage (39 Nm vs 29.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
450SR has a clear listed top-speed advantage (228 km/h vs 180 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
450SR is notably lighter on the listed weight (152 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 displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA MT-03 vs CF MOTO 450SR?
CF MOTO 450SR is listed at 228 km/h (142 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for YAMAHA MT-03.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA MT-03 or CF MOTO 450SR?
CF MOTO 450SR has 47 hp compared with 42 hp on the YAMAHA MT-03.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA MT-03 or CF MOTO 450SR?
CF MOTO 450SR is lighter at 152 kg vs 168 kg for YAMAHA MT-03.
Which is better, YAMAHA MT-03 or CF MOTO 450SR?
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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