Honda CBR500R Vs Yamaha YZF-R3 Comparison - Zigwheels

Honda CBR500R Standard ₱389,000 Get Exclusive Promos

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Find below the detailed Motorcycles comparison of Honda CBR500R and Yamaha YZF-R3, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Honda CBR500R priced at ₱389,000, while Yamaha YZF-R3 is priced at ₱294,000 . If we compare the technical specifications, Honda CBR500R houses 471 engine whereas Yamaha YZF-R3 engine displacement stands at 321.

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Overview: CBR500R vs YZF-R3

Brand	Honda Philippines	Yamaha Philippines
SRP*	₱389,000 Honda CBR500R Price	₱294,000 Yamaha YZF-R3 Price
Variant	CBR500R Standard	YZF-R3 Standard
User Rating	4.55 CBR500R reviews	4.35 YZF-R3 reviews
Fuel Type	Gasoline Gasoline Motorcycles in Philippines	Gasoline Gasoline Motorcycles in Philippines
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Sport Sport Motorcycles in Philippines	Sport Sport Motorcycles in Philippines

Key Features

Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Ground Clearance	130 mm	160 mm
Displacement	471 cc	321 cc
Maximum Power	46.9 hp	41.4 hp

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Photo Comparision

+10 Honda CBR500R Images

+7 Yamaha YZF-R3 Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.55/5 27 reviews	4.35/5 49 reviews
Design	--	4
Comfort	--	4
Performance	--	4
Safety	--	4
User Review Comparison	Bridges the gap between high-performance supersports and beginner-friendly bikes The styling of the Honda CBR500R is on point with the other members of the Supersports family. It looks stylish and aggressive and captivates... Read More A Aldrin Sep 22, 2025 for Honda CBR500R	Uncomfortable during long excursions, few storage options Out of all the bikes that I have ridden in the past, I have found the Yamaha YZF-R3 to be very uncomfortable, especially during long excursions. I... Read More G Gabriel Nov 24, 2025 for Yamaha YZF-R3

From The Experts

Things we like	Sporty looks Performance Agile handling Read More	Stylish design Impressive handling and performance Read More
Things we don't like	Price Pillion comfort Read More	Pillion comfort is compromised Could have had a TFT instrument console Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	471 cc	321 cc
Maximum Power	46.9 hp	41.4 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.1 L	14 L
Compression Ratio	10.7:1	11.2:1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC Liquid-cooled Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
Bore X Stroke	67 mm x 66.8 mm	68.0 x 44.1 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Maximum Torque	43.2 Nm	29.6 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Fuel Consumption	28.6 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	9000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	10750 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Wheel Base	1409 mm	1380 mm
Seat Height	789 mm	780 mm
Length	2081 mm	2090 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1145 mm	1140 mm
Width	758 mm	730 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	160 mm
Kerb Weight	195 kg	169 kg
Oil Tank Capacity	--	2.4 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Ignition System	--	TCI
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	160/60 R17	140/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Tubel	Radial , Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 R17	110/70 R17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Swing Arm

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Road, Race Road, Race	Road, Race Road, Race
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	HISS (Honda Ignition Security System) HISS (Honda Ignition Security System)	--
Stability Control	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	Diamond Diamond
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No

Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	No

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

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Honda CBR500R vs Yamaha YZF-R3 FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between Honda CBR500R vs Yamaha YZF-R3?

CBR500R is priced at ₱389,000 and YZF-R3 is priced at ₱294,000. Hence YZF-R3 is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has more power between Honda CBR500R vs Yamaha YZF-R3?

The Honda CBR500R has power of 46.9 hp with 43.2 Nm torque and Yamaha YZF-R3 has power of 41.4 hp with 29.6 Nm torque. Thus making CBR500R the more powerful as compared to YZF-R3.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between CBR500R vs YZF-R3?

The CBR500R comes with a ground clearance of 130 mm , on the other hand the YZF-R3 comes with a ground clearance of 160 mm , hence the Yamaha YZF-R3 has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities..

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Which Motorcycle has more safety features between Honda CBR500R vs Yamaha YZF-R3?

CBR500R safety features: ABS, Pass Switch and Engine Check Warning YZF-R3 safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Engine Check Warning and Side Reflectors The Yamaha YZF-R3 has higher number of sefety features than CBR500R, hence Yamaha YZF-R3 is more safer than Honda CBR500R.

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From The Experts

Key advantages and drawbacks at a glance

• Honda CBR500R
• Yamaha YZF-R3

Things we like in CBR500R

Sporty looks

Performance

Agile handling

Things we don't like in CBR500R

Price

Pillion comfort

Things we like in YZF-R3

Stylish design

Impressive handling and performance

Things we don't like in YZF-R3

Pillion comfort is compromised

Could have had a TFT instrument console

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