HONDA CBR650R 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.
- HONDA CBR650R 81 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-07 80.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 MT-07) up to 94 hp (HONDA CBR650R).
- Torque spans 63 Nm (HONDA CBR650R) up to 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-07).
- Weight spans 184 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-07) to 201 kg (HONDA CBR650R).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (HONDA CBR650R) to 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-07).
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| Specification | HONDA CBR650R | YAMAHA MT-07 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | HONDA CBR650R | YAMAHA MT-07 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 700cc |
| Power | 94hp | 73.4hp |
| Torque | 63nm. | 67nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 201kg | 184kg |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm discs with radial-mount four-piston calipers; ABS | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc; ABS | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 80.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | 180/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm SHOWA fork; 4.3-inch travel | KYB 41mm telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Single Showa shock; 5.1-inch travel | KYB Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 5.1-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 6.5 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
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| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9899 | $8199 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -LCD display, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL, SLIPPER CLUTCH |
-Full-Color Five-Inch TFT Display, Yamaha Y-Connect Smartphone Connectivity
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2023 HONDA CBR650R vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-07: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CBR650R and 2024 YAMAHA MT-07 differ on the listed specifications: the CBR650R has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the MT-07 has more displacement and torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
MT-07 has a larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
CBR650R has a clear listed power advantage (94 hp vs 73.4 hp).
Torque
MT-07 has a modest listed torque advantage (67 Nm vs 63 Nm).
Listed top speed
CBR650R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
MT-07 is notably lighter on the listed weight (184 kg vs 201 kg). CBR650R and MT-07 have very similar seat heights (81 cm vs 80.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CBR650R vs YAMAHA MT-07?
HONDA CBR650R is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for YAMAHA MT-07.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR650R or YAMAHA MT-07?
HONDA CBR650R has 94 hp compared with 73 hp on the YAMAHA MT-07.
Which is lighter, HONDA CBR650R or YAMAHA MT-07?
YAMAHA MT-07 is lighter at 184 kg vs 201 kg for HONDA CBR650R.
Which is better, HONDA CBR650R 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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