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Honda CB300R vs Yamaha MT-03

Yamaha MT-03 Price starts at Rs. 3.50 Lakh which is Rs. 1.10 Lakh costlier than base model of Honda CB300R priced at Rs. 2.40 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Honda CB300R is 30 kmpl whereas the mileage of Yamaha MT-03 is 26.31 kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda CB300R is powered by 286.01 cc engine , while Yamaha MT-03 is powered by 321 cc engine. Honda CB300R is available in 2 different colours while Yamaha MT-03 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Honda CB300R vs Yamaha MT-03 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

CB300R vs MT-03

Key Highlights CB300R STDMT-03 STD
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Max Power 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm

CB300R vs MT-03 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB300R STDYamaha MT-03 STD
Rating
37 reviews
62 reviews
Brand Name Honda Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.40 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.50 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Max Power 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB300R Colors
Yamaha MT-03 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 6,571 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,580 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,726 CB300R Insurance Rs. 27,672 MT-03 Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Engine Displacement
286.01 cc
321 cc
Max Power
31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm
42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Max Torque
27.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
76.0 mm
68 mm
Stroke
63.043 mm
44.1 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
TCI
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
11.2:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Quarter Mile
15.57 sec @ 132.21 kmph
...
Braking (60-0 kmph)
17.86m
...
Braking (80-0 kmph)
31.72m
...
Braking (100-0 kmph)
51.07m
...
Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
26.31 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
7.35s
...
Top Speed
160 kmph
170 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :- 140/70-17
Peak Power
31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm
42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
29 psi
...

Seat height
801 mm
780 mm
Length*Width*Height
2017*802*1047 mm3
2090*755*1070 mm3
Wheelbase
1352 mm
1380 mm
Length
2017 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
157 mm
160 mm
Height
1047 mm
1070 mm
Width
802 mm
755 mm
Fuel Capacity
9.7 Liters
14 Liters
Kerb Weight
146 Kg
167 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
801 mm
780 mm
Front Brake Diameter
296 mm
298 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
New Full LCD Multi Function Meter, Seat Length - 627 mm, Emergency Stop Singal, Hazard Switch
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
12V / 7AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Diamond Type
Diamond
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Digital
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
LED Projector
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Standard Warranty (Years)
...
2

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda CB300R
  • Easy to live with and reliable, Attractive design, Not exorbitantly priced
Yamaha MT-03
  • Looks aggressive and muscular, Engine offers good refinement and smooth power delivery, The light weight and low seat height makes the MT-03 a very approachable motorcycle
Honda CB300R
  • Not the smoothest of Hondas, Poor pillion comfort
Yamaha MT-03
  • Engine lacks outright punch to make this a fun motorcycle in the city, Lack of features makes it a bit too old-fashioned in the segment, Being a direct import, prices will be high

Is Yamaha MT-03 Better Than Honda CB300R?

50% users have chosen Yamaha MT-03 over Honda CB300R in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 191 users have also rated Yamaha MT-03 and Honda CB300R on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Yamaha MT-03 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your bike. But Honda CB300R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor CB300R MT-03
Mileage 0.6 3.9
Performance 0.7 4.5
Comfort 4.8 4.4
Maintenance 0.6 4.1
Features 4.9 4.6
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which would be better in price and performance between Yamaha MT 03, KTM Duke390 and BMW G310R?
  • Go for duke 390 because low maintenance cost but bad mileage and it has super top speed I have crossed 170 and its 2020 model
Q. I wish to buy a street bike. I’m short and I have selected 4 bikes. I am single so I need to pick my mother and father may be, so which bike is good for a pillion rider? My dream bikes are BMW G310R, Honda CB300R, Benelli TNT 300 or Yamaha MT 03.
  • Blindly go for triumph speed 440 , if you are not short i would have recommended triumph scram 400x....these two are loaded with every features and best bikes with amazing and unbelievably cheap exshowroom price
  • Hi , are the parts reliable enough to pass on the bike to next generation?
  • Don't go for Benali... Spares not available. You can Trust Yamaha & Honda. BMW service cost is to high... No free service. Minimum service cost starts rs.6000/-
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Q. Which bike is better in styling and comfort between CBR 250R and CB 300R also city daily commute and highway long run?
  • Both are not suitable that much for Highway. Checkout 2022 cb 300r, will not disappoint you.
  • Cb300r is far better in styling than cbr 250r in looks .Cbr 250r carries same looks for years,cb300r is better in commuting but lacks wind protection on highways but accessories are available.
  • Both are equal in performance and comfort
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Honda CB300R Vs Yamaha MT-03 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda CB300R vs Yamaha MT-03?
As per the users experiences Honda CB300R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Yamaha MT-03 is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper Honda CB300R vs Yamaha MT-03?
The Honda CB300R is cheaper than Yamaha MT-03 by Rs. 1.10 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CB300R vs Yamaha MT-03?
For the STD version, 286.01 cc Petrol engine of CB300R produces 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 27.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 321 cc Petrol engine of MT-03 produces 42 PS @ 10750 rpm of power and 29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda CB300R has better performance.

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