2025 Yamaha MT-03 vs 2022 Yamaha R3

The Yamaha MT-03 records higher power and higher torque than the Yamaha R3. The Yamaha R3 has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Model: Yamaha MT-03 Yamaha MT-03, Yamaha R3 Yamaha R3
  • Year: Yamaha MT-03 2025, Yamaha R3 2022
  • Power: Yamaha MT-03 42, Yamaha R3 41
  • Torque: Yamaha MT-03 29.6, Yamaha R3 29.5
  • Weight: Yamaha MT-03 169.2, Yamaha R3 169
Yamaha MT-03 vs Yamaha R3 key specifications
SpecYamaha MT-03Yamaha R3
Year20252022
CategorySportSport
Displacement321321
Power4241
Torque29.629.5
Weight169.2169

Power

The Yamaha MT-03 records 42 hp, 1 hp (2.4%) more than the Yamaha R3 at 41 hp.

Torque

The Yamaha MT-03 records 29.6 Nm of torque, 0.1 Nm (0.3%) more than the Yamaha R3 at 29.5 Nm.

Weight

The Yamaha R3 records a lower wet weight of 169 kg, 0.2 kg less than the Yamaha MT-03 at 169.2 kg.

Displacement

Both motorcycles record 321 cc of displacement.

Seat height

Both motorcycles record the same seat height of 78.

Power-to-weight

The Yamaha MT-03 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.248 hp/kg, compared with 0.243 hp/kg for the Yamaha R3.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the Yamaha MT-03 or the Yamaha R3?

The Yamaha MT-03 records 42 hp, 1 hp (2.4%) more than the Yamaha R3 at 41 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Yamaha MT-03 or the Yamaha R3?

The Yamaha MT-03 records 29.6 Nm of torque, 0.1 Nm (0.3%) more than the Yamaha R3 at 29.5 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Yamaha MT-03 or the Yamaha R3?

The Yamaha R3 records a lower wet weight of 169 kg, 0.2 kg less than the Yamaha MT-03 at 169.2 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Yamaha MT-03 or the Yamaha R3?

Both motorcycles record 321 cc of displacement.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Yamaha MT-03 and the Yamaha R3 compare?

Both motorcycles record the same seat height of 78.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the Yamaha MT-03 or the Yamaha R3?

The Yamaha MT-03 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.248 hp/kg, compared with 0.243 hp/kg for the Yamaha R3.

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Yamaha MT-03

2025Sport

Displacement321 cc
Power42 hp
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Yamaha R3

2022Sport

Displacement321 cc
Power41 hp

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
321 cc
321 cc
Power
42 hp
41 hp
Torque
29.6 Nm
29.5 Nm
Engine Type
Other
Other
Engine Details
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 2
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 4
Power / Weight
-
0.243 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
4
2
Stroke
-
4T
Compression Ratio
11.2:1
11.2:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Chain
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Inverted
Inverted
Rear Suspension
-
Swing-Arm

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc ABS
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc ABS

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
110/70-R17
110/70-R17
Rear Tyre
140/70-R17
140/70-R17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
209 cm
209 cm
Height
106.9 cm
114 cm
Seat Height
78 cm
78 cm
Wheelbase
138 cm
138 cm
Ground Clearance
16 cm
16 cm
Wet Weight
169.2 kg
169 kg

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