HONDA CBR650R vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09
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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 Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 94 hp (HONDA CBR650R) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-09).
- Torque spans 63 Nm (HONDA CBR650R) up to 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-09).
- Weight spans 193 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09) to 201 kg (HONDA CBR650R).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (HONDA CBR650R) to 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-09).
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| Specification | HONDA CBR650R | YAMAHA MT-09 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | HONDA CBR650R | YAMAHA MT-09 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 900cc |
| Power | 94hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 63nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 201kg | 193kg |
| 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 | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm SHOWA fork; 4.3-inch travel | 41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Single Showa shock; 5.1-inch travel | Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 6.5 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9899 | $10599 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -LCD display, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL, SLIPPER CLUTCH |
-New Five-Inch Full-Color TFT Display with Updated Switchgear, New Smartphone Connectivity, New Back Slip Regulator -New Customizable YRC Ride Modes, Acoustic Amplifier Grilles for Enhanced Intake Sound, New Brembo Radial Master Cylinder, New Third-Generation Quickshifter -New Cruise Control & Turn Signal Functions, Six-Axis IMU |
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2023 HONDA CBR650R vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CBR650R and 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 differ on the listed specifications: the MT-09 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
MT-09 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
MT-09 has a clear listed power advantage (119 hp vs 94 hp).
Torque
MT-09 has a clear listed torque advantage (93 Nm vs 63 Nm).
Listed top speed
CBR650R and MT-09 have very similar listed top speeds (245 km/h vs 245 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
MT-09 has a modest listed weight advantage (193 kg vs 201 kg). CBR650R has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height, while listed top speed remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CBR650R vs YAMAHA MT-09?
Both are listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR650R or YAMAHA MT-09?
YAMAHA MT-09 has 119 hp compared with 94 hp on the HONDA CBR650R.
Which is lighter, HONDA CBR650R or YAMAHA MT-09?
YAMAHA MT-09 is lighter at 193 kg vs 201 kg for HONDA CBR650R.
Which is better, HONDA CBR650R or YAMAHA MT-09?
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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