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Yamaha YB125Z vs Yamaha YZF-R3

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

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Yamaha YB125Z

Yamaha YB125Z

Rs 424,000

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  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 107 kg
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. Yamaha YB125Z4
  2. Yamaha YZF-R34
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YB125Z~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YB125Z~585 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YB125Z107 kg
  • Lowest seatYamaha YB125Z770 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.

Power

Yamaha YB125Z10.8 PS
Yamaha YZF-R342 PS

Torque

Yamaha YB125Z10.4 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YB125Z101 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YB125Z124 cc
Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YB125Z45 km/l
Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YB125Z585 km
Yamaha YZF-R3378 km

Weight

Yamaha YB125Z107 kg
Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YB125Z770 mm
Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YB125Z150 mm
Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YB125ZYamaha YZF-R3
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 424,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeEverydaySports
Fuel average~45 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank13 L14 L
On a full tank~585 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc321 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm42 PS @ 10,750 rpm
Torque10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Power to weight101 PS / tonne249 PS / tonne
Top speed—180 km/h
Fuel systemCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight107 kg (dry)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height770 mm780 mm
Ground clearance150 mm160 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,380 mm
Length × width × height1,980 × 735 × 1,045 mm—
ColoursBlack, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 298 / Disc 220
ABS—Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 3.00-18110/70-17 / 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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  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YB125Z or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Yamaha YB125Z does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YB125Z or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; Yamaha YB125Z makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YB125Z or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Yamaha YB125Z weighs about 107 kg and Yamaha YZF-R3 about 169 kg, so Yamaha YB125Z is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YB125Z or Yamaha YZF-R3: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YB125Z if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if most power, most pulling power 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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