Yamaha Yzf-r25 vs Honda Cbr300r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r25 vs Honda Cbr300r. Yamaha Yzf-r25: 35.5 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer claims vary, real-world results approximately 175-185 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf-r25
Honda Cbr300r
Horsepower (hp)
35.5 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
22.1 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
170 kg
164 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
35.5 hp @ 12,000 rpm
30 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
22.1 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer claims vary, real-world results approximately 175-185 km/h)
160 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
164 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km or approximately 26 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Yzf-r25
7.8/10
"The sharpest entry-level sportbike money can buy used."
Pros
+Smooth, characterful parallel-twin
+Excellent long-term reliability
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Soft OEM suspension setup
−Weak stock brake performance
−Limited highway overtaking punch
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
Top 10 Accessories
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