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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

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 Super Meteor 650

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 648 cc
  • 47 PS
  • ~23 km/l
  • 241 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R36
  2. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 6503
  • Most powerRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 65047 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 65052.3 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YZF-R3~27 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R3~378 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R3169 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
  • Lowest seatRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650740 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
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 65047 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 65052.3 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650195 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650648 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 65023 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650361 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650165 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650241 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650740 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeSportsCruiser
Fuel average~27 km/l~23 km/l
Petrol tank14 L15.7 L
On a full tank~378 km~361 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc648 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm47 PS @ 7,250 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm52.3 Nm @ 5,650 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne195 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h165 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)241 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm740 mm
Ground clearance160 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,500 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc 320 / Disc 300
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17100/90-19 / 150/80-16
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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  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month
  • Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?

Yamaha YZF-R3 does around 27 km per litre against about 23 km/l for Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,250 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?

Yamaha YZF-R3 weighs about 169 kg and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 about 241 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R3 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 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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