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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Bajaj Dominar 400

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
Bajaj Dominar 400

Bajaj Dominar 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 193 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R37
  2. Bajaj Dominar 4001
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Dominar 40035 Nm
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R3~378 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R3169 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
  • 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.

Power

Yamaha YZF-R342 PS
Bajaj Dominar 40040 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
Bajaj Dominar 40035 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
Bajaj Dominar 400207 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Bajaj Dominar 400373 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
Bajaj Dominar 40027 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
Bajaj Dominar 400351 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
Bajaj Dominar 400158 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
Bajaj Dominar 400193 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Bajaj Dominar 400800 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
Bajaj Dominar 400157 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Bajaj Dominar 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanBajaj · India
Type of bikeSportsCruiser
Fuel average~27 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank14 L13 L
On a full tank~378 km~351 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc373 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm40 PS @ 8,800 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne207 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h158 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm800 mm
Ground clearance160 mm157 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,453 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month
  • Bajaj Dominar 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Bajaj Dominar 400?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; Bajaj Dominar 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Bajaj Dominar 400?

Yamaha YZF-R3 weighs about 169 kg and Bajaj Dominar 400 about 193 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R3 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Bajaj Dominar 400: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about most power, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Bajaj Dominar 400 if 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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