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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs TVS Ntorq 125

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
TVS Ntorq 125

TVS Ntorq 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124.8 cc
  • 9.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 118 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R36
  2. TVS Ntorq 1253
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Ntorq 125~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R3~378 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Ntorq 125118 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Ntorq 125770 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
TVS Ntorq 1259.4 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
TVS Ntorq 12510.6 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
TVS Ntorq 12580 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
TVS Ntorq 125124.8 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
TVS Ntorq 12545 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
TVS Ntorq 125261 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
TVS Ntorq 12595 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
TVS Ntorq 125118 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
TVS Ntorq 125770 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
TVS Ntorq 125155 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3TVS Ntorq 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsScooter
Fuel average~27 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L5.8 L
On a full tank~378 km~261 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc124.8 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm9.4 PS @ 7,000 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne80 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h95 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speedAutomatic (CVT)
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)118 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm770 mm
Ground clearance160 mm155 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,285 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc 220 / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17100/80-12 / 110/80-12
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
  • TVS Ntorq 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or TVS Ntorq 125?

TVS Ntorq 125 does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or TVS Ntorq 125?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; TVS Ntorq 125 makes 9.4 PS @ 7,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or TVS Ntorq 125?

TVS Ntorq 125 weighs about 118 kg and Yamaha YZF-R3 about 169 kg, so TVS Ntorq 125 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or TVS Ntorq 125: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Ntorq 125 if best fuel average, lightest 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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