Earlier version in photoYamaha YZF-R3
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 321 cc
- 42 PS
- ~27 km/l
- 169 kg
Bike comparison
Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Honda CD 70
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
Honda CD 70
Rs 159,900
official price
- 72 cc
- ~55 km/l
- 82 kg
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Honda CD 703
- Yamaha YZF-R31
- Best fuel averageHonda CD 70~55 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankHonda CD 70~468 km
- LightestHonda CD 7082 kg
- Most ground clearanceYamaha YZF-R3160 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Yamaha YZF-R3 |  Honda CD 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Rs 159,900 |
| Brand | Yamaha · Japan | Honda · Japan |
| Type of bike | Sports | Everyday |
| Fuel average | ~27 km/l | ~55 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 14 L | 8.5 L |
| On a full tank | ~378 km | ~468 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 321 cc | 72 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Air |
| Power | 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm | — |
| Torque | 29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm | — |
| Power to weight | 249 PS / tonne | — |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | — |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 4-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Kick |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 169 kg (with fluids) | 82 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 780 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 136 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,380 mm | — |
| Length × width × height | — | 1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm |
| Colours | — | Blue, Red, Black |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 298 / Disc 220 | — |
| ABS | Both wheels | — |
| Tyres (front / back) | 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 | 2.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR) |
| 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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Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Honda CD 70?
Honda CD 70 does around 55 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.
Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Honda CD 70?
Honda CD 70 weighs about 82 kg and Yamaha YZF-R3 about 169 kg, so Honda CD 70 is easier to push and park.
Yamaha YZF-R3 or Honda CD 70: which should I buy?
Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Honda CD 70 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.