HONDA CBR500R 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.
- HONDA CBR500R 79 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 78 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 (HONDA CBR500R).
- Torque spans 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) up to 43 Nm (HONDA CBR500R).
- Weight spans 168 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) to 191 kg (HONDA CBR500R).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) to 500 cc (HONDA CBR500R).
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| Specification | HONDA CBR500R | YAMAHA MT-03 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | HONDA CBR500R | YAMAHA MT-03 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 300cc |
| Power | 47hp | 42hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 29.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 191kg | 168kg |
| Front brake | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS | Hydraulic single disc brake, 298mm; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, ABS | Hydraulic single disc brake, 220mm; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 78cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R-17 | 110/70R17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 140/70R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.3-inch travel | 37mm KYB® inverted fork; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel | Single shock; 7-step preload adjustable, 4.9-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 180km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 4 L/100km | 14 L – 4.2 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $7299 | $4999 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -SLIPPER/ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
-Slipper Clutch, Digital LCD Instrumentation |
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2023 HONDA CBR500R vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-03: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CBR500R and 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 differ on the listed specifications: the CBR500R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the MT-03 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CBR500R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
CBR500R has a modest listed power advantage (47 hp vs 42 hp).
Torque
CBR500R has a clear listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 29.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
CBR500R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (188 km/h vs 180 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
MT-03 is notably lighter on the listed weight (168 kg vs 191 kg). CBR500R and MT-03 have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 78 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CBR500R vs YAMAHA MT-03?
HONDA CBR500R is listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for YAMAHA MT-03.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR500R or YAMAHA MT-03?
HONDA CBR500R has 47 hp compared with 42 hp on the YAMAHA MT-03.
Which is lighter, HONDA CBR500R or YAMAHA MT-03?
YAMAHA MT-03 is lighter at 168 kg vs 191 kg for HONDA CBR500R.
Which is better, HONDA CBR500R 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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