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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350

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
Royal Enfield Classic 350Earlier version in photo

Royal Enfield Classic 3502021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 349 cc
  • 20.5 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 195 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R36
  2. Royal Enfield Classic 3503
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageRoyal Enfield Classic 350~35 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankRoyal Enfield Classic 350~455 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R3169 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceRoyal Enfield Classic 350170 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R342 PS
Royal Enfield Classic 35020.5 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
Royal Enfield Classic 35027 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
Royal Enfield Classic 350105 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Royal Enfield Classic 350349 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
Royal Enfield Classic 35035 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
Royal Enfield Classic 350455 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
Royal Enfield Classic 350115 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
Royal Enfield Classic 350195 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Royal Enfield Classic 350805 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
Royal Enfield Classic 350170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Royal Enfield Classic 350
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average~27 km/l~35 km/l
Petrol tank14 L13 L
On a full tank~378 km~455 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc349 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm20.5 PS @ 6,100 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne105 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h115 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)195 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm805 mm
Ground clearance160 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,390 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 270
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17100/90-19 / 120/80-18
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?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month
  • Royal Enfield Classic 350—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Royal Enfield Classic 350?

Royal Enfield Classic 350 does around 35 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Royal Enfield Classic 350?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; Royal Enfield Classic 350 makes 20.5 PS @ 6,100 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Royal Enfield Classic 350?

Yamaha YZF-R3 weighs about 169 kg and Royal Enfield Classic 350 about 195 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R3 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Royal Enfield Classic 350: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Royal Enfield Classic 350 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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