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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Yamaha NMAX 155

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 NMAX 155

Yamaha NMAX 155

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 15.1 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 131 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R35
  2. Yamaha NMAX 1553
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha NMAX 155~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R3~378 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha NMAX 155131 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha NMAX 155765 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 NMAX 15515.1 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
Yamaha NMAX 15514 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
Yamaha NMAX 155115 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Yamaha NMAX 155155 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
Yamaha NMAX 15540 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
Yamaha NMAX 155284 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
Yamaha NMAX 155110 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
Yamaha NMAX 155131 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Yamaha NMAX 155765 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Yamaha NMAX 155
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsScooter
Fuel average~27 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank14 L7.1 L
On a full tank~378 km~284 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc155 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne115 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h110 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speedAutomatic (CVT)
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)131 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm765 mm
Ground clearance160 mm—
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc 230 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17110/70-13 / 130/70-13
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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month
  • Yamaha NMAX 155—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha NMAX 155 does around 40 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; Yamaha NMAX 155 makes 15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha NMAX 155 weighs about 131 kg and Yamaha YZF-R3 about 169 kg, so Yamaha NMAX 155 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Yamaha NMAX 155: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha NMAX 155 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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