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CBR600RR 2025 vs R3 2024

If straight-line speed is your priority, the CBR600RR takes the lead. With 71 HP more than the R3, it offers a more spirited ride that will be noticeable on highway overtakes or track days. When it comes to agility, the R3 has a clear advantage. Weighing in 21kg less than the CBR600RR, it will feel significantly easier to handle in low-speed traffic, parking maneuvers, and twisty corners. Riders with a shorter inseam should lean towards the R3. Its seat height is 43mm lower than the CBR600RR, making it much easier to flat-foot at stoplights and increasing confidence during stops. Bottom Line: While both are capable, the cbr600rr offers a superior power-to-weight ratio, making it the more exciting machine for experienced riders.

Honda CBR600RR 2025CBR600RR
2025599 cc • 113 hp
Yamaha R3 2024R3
2024321 cc • 42 hp
SpecCBR600RRR3
Displacement599321
Power11342
Cylinders42
Weight190169
Seat height823780