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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Crown CR 125

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
Crown
Crown CR 125

Crown CR 125

Rs 175,000

dealer list price

  • 124 cc
  • ~40 km/l
  • 98 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Crown CR 1253
  2. Yamaha YZF-R32
  • Best fuel averageCrown CR 125~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R3~378 km
  • LightestCrown CR 12598 kg
  • Lowest seatCrown CR 125770 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

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Crown CR 125124 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
Crown CR 12540 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
Crown CR 125368 km

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
Crown CR 12598 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Crown CR 125770 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
Crown CR 125140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Crown CR 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 175,000
BrandYamaha · JapanCrown · Pakistan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average~27 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank14 L9.2 L
On a full tank~378 km~368 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc124 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm—
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm—
Power to weight249 PS / tonne—
Top speed180 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)98 kg (dry)
Seat height780 mm770 mm
Ground clearance160 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm—
Length × width × height—1,910 × 730 × 1,015 mm
Colours—Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsNo
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-172.50-18 / 3.00-17
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?

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  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month
  • Crown CR 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Crown CR 125?

Crown CR 125 does around 40 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Crown CR 125?

Crown CR 125 weighs about 98 kg and Yamaha YZF-R3 about 169 kg, so Crown CR 125 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Crown CR 125: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, most ground clearance. Buy Crown CR 125 if best fuel average, lightest 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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