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Honda CB 125F vs Yamaha YZF-R3

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Yamaha YZF-R3Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R3

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 321 cc
  • 42 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 169 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CB 125F3
  2. Yamaha YZF-R32
  • Best fuel averageHonda CB 125F~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CB 125F~554 km
  • LightestHonda CB 125F122 kg
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YZF-R3160 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Engine size

Honda CB 125F124.1 cc
Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc

Fuel average

Honda CB 125F45 km/l
Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CB 125F554 km
Yamaha YZF-R3378 km

Weight

Honda CB 125F122 kg
Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg

Seat height

Honda CB 125F789 mm
Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CB 125F120 mm
Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CB 125FYamaha YZF-R3
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 396,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeEverydaySports
Fuel average~45 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank12.3 L14 L
On a full tank~554 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124.1 cc321 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power—42 PS @ 10,750 rpm
Torque—29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Power to weight—249 PS / tonne
Top speed—180 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Starting—Self start
Size and weight
Weight122 kg (dry)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height789 mm780 mm
Ground clearance120 mm160 mm
Wheelbase—1,380 mm
Length × width × height2,043 × 742 × 1,095 mm—
ColoursBlue, Red, Black—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 298 / Disc 220
ABS—Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75 – 18M/C (42P) / 90/90 – 18M/C (51S)110/70-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—37 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Honda CB 125F—a month
  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CB 125F or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Honda CB 125F does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Honda CB 125F or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Honda CB 125F weighs about 122 kg and Yamaha YZF-R3 about 169 kg, so Honda CB 125F is easier to push and park.

Honda CB 125F or Yamaha YZF-R3: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CB 125F if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if lowest seat, most ground clearance matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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