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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2R

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
Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 310 PS
  • 216 kg

Supercharged and track-only: it cannot be registered for the road

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja H2R4
  2. Yamaha YZF-R33
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja H2R1435 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R3169 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
  • 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
Kawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja H2R1,435 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
Kawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Kawasaki Ninja H2R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average~27 km/l—
Petrol tank14 L17 L
On a full tank~378 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc998 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm310 PS @ 14,000 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne1435 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h400 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)216 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm830 mm
Ground clearance160 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheels—
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17120/600 R17 slick / 190/650 R17 slick
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 is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R makes 310 PS @ 14,000 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

Yamaha YZF-R3 weighs about 169 kg and Kawasaki Ninja H2R about 216 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R3 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Kawasaki Ninja H2R: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Kawasaki Ninja H2R if most power, most pulling power 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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