Yamaha YZF R3 vs Honda CB350 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha YZF R3stacks up against the Honda CB350. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZF R3Honda CB350
Model year20262021
Price$5,499
Engine321 cc348 cc
Horsepower21 hp
Torque30 Nm
Weight169 kg
Seat height779 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain5-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresDunlop® Sportmax® GPR-300F 110/70 17 / Dunlop® Sportmax® GPR-300R 140/70 17100/90-19 / 130/70-18

Yamaha YZF R3 vs Honda CB350 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZF R3 and the Honda CB350 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZF R3 brings its published horsepower in a 169 kg package, while the Honda CB350 counters with 21 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: