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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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
Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R35
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHero Splendor Plus165 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R342 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanHero · India
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average~27 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank14 L9.8 L
On a full tank~378 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm785 mm
Ground clearance160 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-172.75-18 / 2.75-18
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
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Yamaha YZF-R3 about 169 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if best fuel average, 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.