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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Yamaha FZ-S

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
Yamaha FZ-SEarlier version in photo

Yamaha FZ-S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 149 cc
  • 12.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 136 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R35
  2. Yamaha FZ-S4
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha FZ-S~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha FZ-S~585 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha FZ-S136 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha FZ-S165 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R342 PS
Yamaha FZ-S12.4 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
Yamaha FZ-S13.3 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
Yamaha FZ-S91 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Yamaha FZ-S149 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
Yamaha FZ-S45 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
Yamaha FZ-S585 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
Yamaha FZ-S115 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
Yamaha FZ-S136 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Yamaha FZ-S790 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
Yamaha FZ-S165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Yamaha FZ-S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L13 L
On a full tank~378 km~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc149 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne91 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)136 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm790 mm
Ground clearance160 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,330 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17100/80-17 / 140/60-17
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
  • Yamaha FZ-S—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Yamaha FZ-S?

Yamaha FZ-S 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 Yamaha FZ-S?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; Yamaha FZ-S makes 12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Yamaha FZ-S?

Yamaha FZ-S weighs about 136 kg and Yamaha YZF-R3 about 169 kg, so Yamaha FZ-S is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Yamaha FZ-S: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha FZ-S 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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