Yamaha YZF R1 vs Yamaha YZF R3 BS4

Last Updated: October 4, 2026

Yamaha YZF R3 BS4 price starts at Rs. 3.52 Lakh, which is Rs. 16.88 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Yamaha YZF R1, priced at Rs. 20.39 Lakh. On the performance front, the YZF R1 uses a 998cc engine producing 200 PS @ 13500 rpm and the YZF R3 BS4 a 321cc engine producing 42 PS @ 10750 rpm. If you're deciding between the YZF R1 and YZF R3 BS4, the YZF R3 BS4 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the YZF R1 stands out for performance.

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YZF R1 vs YZF R3 BS4 Comparison Summary

Specification Yamaha YZF R1Yamaha YZF R3 BS4
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 20.39 LakhRs. 3.52 Lakh
Mileage Not Available35 kmpl
Engine 998 cc321 cc
Max power 200 PS @ 13500 rpm42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Kerb weight 203 Kg173 Kg

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Basic Info Yamaha YZF R1 STDYamaha YZF R3 BS4 STD
Rating
22 reviews
19 reviews
Brand Name Yamaha Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.39 Lakh Rs. 3.52 Lakh
Engine Type liquid-cooled inline 4 cylinder DOHC; 4-valves per cylinder Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC Engine
Max Power 200 PS @ 13500 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Yamaha YZF R1 Colors
Braking Type Unified Braking System Not Available
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
Insurance Not Available Not Available
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
Not Available
Engine Type
liquid-cooled inline 4 cylinder DOHC; 4-valves per cylinder
Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC Engine
Engine Displacement
998 cc
321 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
200 PS @ 13500 rpm
42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Max Torque
112.4 Nm @ 11500 rpm
29.6 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Emission Type
Not Available
bs4
Bore
79 mm
68 mm
Stroke
50.9 mm
44.1 mm
Number Of Cylinders
4
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
Not Available
4
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
TCI (Digital)
Transistor controlled ignition
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
11.2:1

Front Brake
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake
Disc
Not Available
Braking Type
Unified Braking System
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
35 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks
Telescopic Forks
Chassis
Not Available
Diamond
Frame
Diamond
Not Available
Suspension-Rear
Swingarm
Swingarm

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-190/55-17
Front :-110/70-R17, Rear :-140/70-R17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
855 mm
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2055*856*1166 mm3
2090*720*1135
Wheelbase
1405 mm
1380 mm
Length
2055 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
160 mm
Height
Not Available
780 mm
Width
856 mm
720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
203 Kg
173 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
298 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
220 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
GTZ8V
Headlight
LED
Not Available
Charging at Home
No
Not Available
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available
Pilot Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Tail Lights
Not Available
Yes
Turn Signal Lamp
Not Available
Bulb
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Diamond
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Riding Modes
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
Launch Control
Yes
Not Available
Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Tripmeter
Not Available
Digital
Average Fuel economy
Not Available
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Stepup Seat
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Passenger Footrest
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Console
Not Available
Analogue and Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Connectivity
Not Available
No
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available

Air Filter Service Cost
No
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
No

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
Not Available

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Yamaha YZF R1 Vs Yamaha YZF R3 BS4 FAQs

Which bike is best between Yamaha YZF R1 vs Yamaha YZF R3 BS4?
Yamaha YZF R3 BS4 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Yamaha YZF R1 vs Yamaha YZF R3 BS4?
The Yamaha YZF R3 BS4 is cheaper than Yamaha YZF R1 by ₹16.88 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Yamaha YZF R1 vs Yamaha YZF R3 BS4?
For the STD version, 998 cc Petrol engine of YZF R1 produces 200 PS @ 13500 rpm of power and 112.4 Nm @ 11500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 321 cc Petrol engine of YZF R3 BS4 produces 42 PS @ 10750 rpm of power and 29.6 Nm @ 9000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Yamaha YZF R1 has better performance.

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