Honda Cbr300r vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr300r vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Honda Cbr300r: 30 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 164 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Yamaha Fazer 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr300r
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
164 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
30 hp @ 8,500 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
135 km/h
Weight
164 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr300r
7.0/10
"The perfect starter bike you'll unfortunately outgrow embarrassingly fast."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Forgiving, confidence-building power
+Low running costs
Cons
−Painful highway vibration
−Outgrown within 12 months
−Overpriced used market
Yamaha Fazer 250
6.5/10
"Solid budget commuter, but don't expect thrills beyond city limits."
Pros
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Fairing blocks highway wind
Cons
−Narrow powerband needs revving
−Parts availability inconsistent
−Learner-damaged examples everywhere
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
