Yamaha Yzf-r3 vs Cfmoto 250sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r3 vs Cfmoto 250sr. Yamaha Yzf-r3: 42 hp @ 10,750 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Cfmoto 250sr: 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 140 km/h under ideal conditions), Motoryk rating 6.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf-r3
Cfmoto 250sr
Horsepower (hp)
42 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
29.6 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
166 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
42 hp @ 10,750 rpm
26 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
29.6 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h
135 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 140 km/h under ideal conditions)
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Yzf-r3
8.5/10
"The benchmark small-displacement sportbike that actually delivers on its promises."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Excellent parts availability
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Buzzy and tiring highway riding
−Suspension needs immediate upgrading
−Limited power for progression
Cfmoto 250sr
6.8/10
"A genuinely stylish learner that rewards careful pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Sharp sportbike styling
+Smooth parallel-twin engine
+Excellent used value
Cons
−Patchy parts availability
−Early QC inconsistency
−Resale value drops fast
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