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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Yamaha MT-09

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 MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-094
  2. Yamaha YZF-R33
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R3169 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 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
Yamaha MT-09119 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
Yamaha MT-09140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Yamaha MT-09
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—
Petrol tank14 L14 L
On a full tank~378 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc890 cc
Cylinders23
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm825 mm
Ground clearance160 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
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

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha YZF-R3 weighs about 169 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R3 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha MT-09 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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