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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Triumph Speed 400

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
Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R36
  2. Triumph Speed 4003
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerTriumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTriumph Speed 400~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTriumph Speed 400~390 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 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
Triumph Speed 40040 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
Triumph Speed 40030 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
Triumph Speed 400390 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
Triumph Speed 400158 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Triumph Speed 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanTriumph · United Kingdom
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average~27 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank14 L13 L
On a full tank~378 km~390 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc398 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne235 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)170 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm790 mm
Ground clearance160 mm158 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,377 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)37 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock43 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
  • Triumph Speed 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Triumph Speed 400?

Triumph Speed 400 does around 30 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Triumph Speed 400?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Triumph Speed 400?

Yamaha YZF-R3 weighs about 169 kg and Triumph Speed 400 about 170 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R3 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Triumph Speed 400: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about most power, quickest (power to weight). Buy Triumph Speed 400 if most pulling power, best fuel average 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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