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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Benelli 302S

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
Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R35
  2. Benelli 302S1
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YZF-R3~27 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBenelli 302S~400 km
  • 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
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Benelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000
BrandYamaha · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank14 L16 L
On a full tank~378 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc300 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne—
Top speed180 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height780 mm795 mm
Ground clearance160 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height—2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours—Black, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17
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
  • Benelli 302S—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Benelli 302S?

Yamaha YZF-R3 does around 27 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Benelli 302S, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Benelli 302S?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; Benelli 302S makes 38 PS @ 11,000 rpm.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Benelli 302S: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli 302S if goes furthest on a tank 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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