2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy vs 2024 CF MOTO 700MT

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
60 pts
2024 CF MOTO 700MT
40 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
58.1 pts
2024 CF MOTO 700MT
52.3 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
37.4 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 700MT
77.7 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
59.9 pts
2024 CF MOTO 700MT
48.9 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
62.4 pts
2024 CF MOTO 700MT
41.3 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 CF MOTO 700MT 82 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 73.4 hp (2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy) up to 73.7 hp (2024 CF MOTO 700MT).
  • Torque spans 67 Nm (2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy) up to 68 Nm (2024 CF MOTO 700MT).
  • Weight spans 190 kg (2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy) to 218 kg (2024 CF MOTO 700MT).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification Yamaha XSR700 Legacy CF MOTO 700MT
Brand YAMAHA CF MOTO
Model Yamaha XSR700 Legacy CF MOTO 700MT
Engine size 700cc 700cc
Power 73.4hp 73.7hp
Torque 67nm. 68nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 190kg 218kg
Front brake 298 mm Dual Disc, 2-Piston Caliper, J.JUAN
Rear brake 245 mm Single Disc, Single-Piston Caliper, J.JUAN
Seat height (cm) 85.5cm 82cm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR 17M/C(58W) Tubeless 120/70 R17 CST
Rear tyre 180/55 ZR 17M/C(73W) Tubeless 160/60 R17 CST
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Telescopic fork USD Front Suspension (140mm)
Rear suspension (Link type suspension), Swingarm side-mounted shock (45mm)
Motorcycle type Naked Adventure
Top speed 220km/h 210km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14 L – 4.3 L/100km 18 L – 5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $8916 $6800
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View CF MOTO price list
Extra features

-USB ports, 5 inch TFT Display

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2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy vs 2024 CF MOTO 700MT: listed specifications

The 2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy and 2024 CF MOTO 700MT are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the XSR700 Legacy has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

XSR700 Legacy and 700MT have very similar engine displacement (700 cc vs 700 cc).

Peak power

XSR700 Legacy and 700MT have very similar peak power (73.4 hp vs 73.7 hp).

Torque

XSR700 Legacy and 700MT have very similar listed torque (67 Nm vs 68 Nm).

Listed top speed

XSR700 Legacy has a modest listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 210 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

XSR700 Legacy is notably lighter on the listed weight (190 kg vs 218 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: XSR700 Legacy is listed higher (85.5 cm) than 700MT (82 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power and torque remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Yamaha XSR700 Legacy vs CF MOTO 700MT?

Yamaha XSR700 Legacy is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for CF MOTO 700MT.

Which has more horsepower, Yamaha XSR700 Legacy or CF MOTO 700MT?

CF MOTO 700MT has 74 hp compared with 73 hp on the Yamaha XSR700 Legacy.

Which is lighter, Yamaha XSR700 Legacy or CF MOTO 700MT?

Yamaha XSR700 Legacy is lighter at 190 kg vs 218 kg for CF MOTO 700MT.

Which is better, Yamaha XSR700 Legacy or CF MOTO 700MT?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.