2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-07
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-07 80.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 47 hp (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) up to 73.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-07).
- Torque spans 43 Nm (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) up to 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-07).
- Weight spans 184 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-07) to 188 kg (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Displacement spans 500 cc (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) to 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-07).
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| Specification | HONDA CB500 Hornet | YAMAHA MT-07 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | HONDA CB500 Hornet | YAMAHA MT-07 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 700cc |
| Power | 47hp | 73.4hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 67nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 188kg | 184kg |
| Front brake | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 80.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) | 180/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, | KYB 41mm telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm | KYB Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 5.1-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6399 | $8199 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Assist/slipper clutch , 5-inch full colour TFT, Honda RoadSync -HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System), Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
-Full-Color Five-Inch TFT Display, Yamaha Y-Connect Smartphone Connectivity
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2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-07: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet and 2024 YAMAHA MT-07 are closely matched in weight, while the MT-07 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
MT-07 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
MT-07 has a clear listed power advantage (73.4 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
MT-07 has a clear listed torque advantage (67 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-07 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 188 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB500 Hornet and MT-07 have very similar listed weights (188 kg vs 184 kg). CB500 Hornet has a lower listed seat height (78.5 cm vs 80.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while weight remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB500 Hornet vs YAMAHA MT-07?
YAMAHA MT-07 is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CB500 Hornet.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB500 Hornet or YAMAHA MT-07?
YAMAHA MT-07 has 73 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA CB500 Hornet.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB500 Hornet or YAMAHA MT-07?
YAMAHA MT-07 is lighter at 184 kg vs 188 kg for HONDA CB500 Hornet.
Which is better, HONDA CB500 Hornet or YAMAHA MT-07?
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.
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