Yamaha R3
42 hp, 321 cc, 366 lbs2015 - 2018
Honda VFR800
110 hp, 781 cc2002 - 2009
EngineYamaha R3Honda VFR800
Displacement321 cc781 cc
Max power42 hp (@10 750 RPM)110 hp (@10 500 RPM)
Max torque21 lb ft (@9 000 RPM)60 lb ft (@8 500 RPM)
Redline12 245 RPM11 750 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC V4
Compression11.20:111.60:1
Oil capacity2.27 quart2.84 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR8ENGK IMR9B-9H, DENSO VNH27Z
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves416
Bore68.0 mm72.0 mm
Stroke44.1 mm48.0 mm
Weight to power8.71 lbs/hp
Power to weight286 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V, 7.0 Ah, GTZ8V12V 10Ah
GearboxYamaha R3Honda VFR800
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio3.0431.939
Final drive3.0712.687
1. gear2.5 (39 mph)2.846 (58 mph)
2. gear1.824 (53 mph)2.062 (81 mph)
3. gear1.348 (71 mph)1.578 (106 mph)
4. gear1.087 (89 mph)1.291 (129 mph)
5. gear0.92 (105 mph)1.111 (150 mph)
6. gear0.8 (120 mph)0.965 (172 mph)
ChasisYamaha R3Honda VFR800
Frame typeDiamondAluminium twin-spar
Front susp.Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damper, 130 mm travel41mm fork, 3.94 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm, spring/shock absorber, coil spring/oil damper, 130 mm travelMonoshock, 4.72 in travel
Dyno chart of 2015 Yamaha R3