CFMoto 675SR-R vs Yamaha YZF-R3
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The CFMoto 675SR-R and Yamaha YZF-R3 are among the most cross-shopped sport bikes of 2026. The Yamaha YZF-R3 undercuts the CFMoto 675SR-R by about $2,500, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the CFMoto 675SR-R leads on power with 94 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
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CFMoto 675SR-R
Yamaha
Yamaha YZF-R3The verdict
The CFMoto 675SR-R edges it overall at 8.2/10, but the Yamaha YZF-R3 wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Yamaha YZF-R3
A2-legal, 42 hp, forgiving to learn on.
CFMoto 675SR-R
94 hp and 0.50 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Yamaha YZF-R3
Our 8/10 at $5,499, the most bike per dollar.
Yamaha YZF-R3
169 kg with an 780 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
CFMoto 675SR-R
Our top score in this matchup at 8.2/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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CFMoto 675SR-R vs Yamaha YZF-R3: your questions answered
Which is faster, the CFMoto 675SR-R or the Yamaha YZF-R3?
The CFMoto 675SR-R makes the most power at 94 hp and 70 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the CFMoto 675SR-R or the Yamaha YZF-R3?
The Yamaha YZF-R3 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $5,499.
Which is lighter, the CFMoto 675SR-R or the Yamaha YZF-R3?
The Yamaha YZF-R3 is the lightest at 169 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the CFMoto 675SR-R or the Yamaha YZF-R3?
For a new rider we'd point to the Yamaha YZF-R3: A2-legal, 42 hp and 169 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
