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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Honda CB 125F

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CB 125F3
  2. Yamaha YZF-R32
  • Best fuel averageHonda CB 125F~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CB 125F~554 km
  • LightestHonda CB 125F122 kg
  • 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.

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Honda CB 125F124.1 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
Honda CB 125F45 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
Honda CB 125F554 km

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
Honda CB 125F122 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Honda CB 125F789 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
Honda CB 125F120 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Honda CB 125F
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 396,900
BrandYamaha · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average~27 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12.3 L
On a full tank~378 km~554 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc124.1 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 injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf start—
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)122 kg (dry)
Seat height780 mm789 mm
Ground clearance160 mm120 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm—
Length × width × height—2,043 × 742 × 1,095 mm
Colours—Blue, Red, Black
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220—
ABSBoth wheels—
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-172.75 – 18M/C (42P) / 90/90 – 18M/C (51S)
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
  • Honda CB 125F—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Honda CB 125F?

Honda CB 125F does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Honda CB 125F?

Honda CB 125F weighs about 122 kg and Yamaha YZF-R3 about 169 kg, so Honda CB 125F is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Honda CB 125F: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about lowest seat, most ground clearance. Buy Honda CB 125F 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.

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