Yamaha YZF-R3 2018 vs. Honda CB500F 2020

Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

Honda CB500F 2020

Overview - Yamaha YZF-R3 2018 vs Honda CB500F 2020

Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

Honda CB500F 2020

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Technical Specifications Yamaha YZF-R3 2018 compared to Honda CB500F 2020

Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

Honda CB500F 2020

Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

Honda CB500F 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	68 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	44.1 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	42 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	29.6 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	10.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	321 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,090 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Width	Width	720 mm	Width	780 mm
Height	Height	1,135 mm	Height	1,060 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,380 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	780 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	169 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	191 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CB500F 2020

Honda has significantly improved the rounded package called CB500F for 2022. Thanks to better brakes and a higher-quality chassis, the handling has been significantly upgraded. Both beginners and experienced riders will feel very comfortable on this bike and enjoy it for many years to come. Only the suspension strut is not quite up to scratch - but there still needs to be room for improvement somewhere.

full 48 hp in the A2 class

high-quality fork

good brakes

comfortable seating position

low seat height

intuitive handling.

Suspension strut bounces on bumpy roads