Yamaha Mt-03 vs Honda Cb300r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-03 vs Honda Cb300r. Yamaha Mt-03: 42 hp @ 10,750 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Cb300r: 31 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 143 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mt-03
Honda Cb300r
Horsepower (hp)
42 hp
31 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
27.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
143 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
42 hp @ 10,750 rpm
31 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
27.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
145 km/h
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
143 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-03
8.5/10
"The smartest used buy under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
+Genuinely fun at legal speeds
+Cheap insurance and running costs
Cons
−Fork seals can weep early
−Highway cruising feels buzzy
−Thin seat on long rides
Honda Cb300r
7.8/10
"The smartest used beginner bike money can reliably buy."
Pros
+Honda reliability, bulletproof engine
+Premium looks, ages well
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Soft suspension, wallows cornering hard
−Highway cruising feels strained
−Limited wind protection
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