Yamaha R3 versus Honda CBR 500 R
Yamaha R3
Supersport
Honda CBR 500 R
Supersport
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2015 bis 2024~
Built von 2013 bis 2024~
RRP 7.149 €
RRP 7.500 €
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Pros:
- Willing to revving motor
- Precise chassis
- Comparatively suitable for everyday use
- Service
Pros:
Cons:
- Only mediocre brake
Cons:
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.380 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 170 (max: 329 ) kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 170 (max: 329 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.410 mm
Length : 2.080 mm Height : 1.145 mm
Seat : 785 mm
Weight : 192 (max: 374 ) kg
Length : 2.080 mm Height : 1.145 mm
Seat : 785 mm
Weight : 192 (max: 374 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: 2-cylinder series, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 321 ccm
Hub: 44 mm
Hole: 68 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 321 ccm
Hub: 44 mm
Hole: 68 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Two-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 42 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 29 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Performance: 42 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 29 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Maximum speed: 176 km/h
Performance: 47 HP at 8.600 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 489 km
Performance: 47 HP at 8.600 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 489 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Tubular bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
USD fork (travel 130 mm) Tyres at the front: 110/70-17M
Rear tyres: 140/70-17M
Tubular bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
USD fork (travel 130 mm) Tyres at the front: 110/70-17M
Rear tyres: 140/70-17M
Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm USD telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 119 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swing, ProLink suspension Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 160/60-17
Bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm USD telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 119 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swing, ProLink suspension Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 160/60-17
Brakes
Front brake
Single disc, double piston floating caliper (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Single disc, double piston floating caliper (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Front brake
Single disc brake with double piston caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with single-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc brake with double piston caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with single-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Comparatively suitable for everyday use
Finally, let's get to the crucial question: Is the Yamaha R3 a super sportscar despite only 42 hp? Yes, it is. Anyway, if you didn't just look at the PS power. Thanks to the precise chassis, sporty engine characteristics and seating position, she is a true representative of this species.
It is also more: thanks to the variability of the seating position, it is a capable companion in everyday life, and this should make up the majority of its field of application.
The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser in Haseldorf.
