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Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Honda CB350 H'ness

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

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Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

Honda CB350 H'ness

Honda CB350 H'ness

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 348 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 181 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R14
  2. Honda CB350 H'ness3
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CB350 H'ness181 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CB350 H'ness800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHonda CB350 H'ness166 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS
Honda CB350 H'ness21 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
Honda CB350 H'ness30 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
Honda CB350 H'ness116 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc
Honda CB350 H'ness348 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
Honda CB350 H'ness130 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg
Honda CB350 H'ness181 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm
Honda CB350 H'ness800 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm
Honda CB350 H'ness166 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R1Honda CB350 H'ness
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average—~35 km/l
Petrol tank17 L15 L
On a full tank—~525 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc348 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power200 PS @ 13,500 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm30 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Power to weight995 PS / tonne116 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight201 kg (with fluids)181 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm800 mm
Ground clearance130 mm166 mm
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,441 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 310 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17100/90-19 / 130/70-18

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 CB350 H'ness—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Honda CB350 H'ness?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Honda CB350 H'ness makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Honda CB350 H'ness?

Honda CB350 H'ness weighs about 181 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so Honda CB350 H'ness is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R1 or Honda CB350 H'ness: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CB350 H'ness if lightest, lowest seat 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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