2024 Yamaha R6 vs CF MOTO 450SR

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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 R6
85 pts
CF MOTO 450SR
15 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

2024 Yamaha R6
28.7 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 450SR
70.2 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 Yamaha R6
88.3 pts
CF MOTO 450SR
14.3 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 Yamaha R6
99 pts
CF MOTO 450SR
25 pts

New rider friendly

2024 Yamaha R6
7.3 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 450SR
81.3 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • 2024 Yamaha R6 85 cm Tallest seat here
  • CF MOTO 450SR 79.5 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 5.5 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 47 hp (CF MOTO 450SR) up to 119 hp (2024 Yamaha R6).
  • Torque spans 39 Nm (CF MOTO 450SR) up to 61.7 Nm (2024 Yamaha R6).
  • Weight spans 152 kg (CF MOTO 450SR) to 185 kg (2024 Yamaha R6).
  • Displacement spans 450 cc (CF MOTO 450SR) to 600 cc (2024 Yamaha R6).

Reader votes so far — total 1: 2024 Yamaha R6 (1); CF MOTO 450SR (0).

Specification Yamaha R6 CF MOTO 450SR
Brand YAMAHA CF MOTO
Model Yamaha R6 CF MOTO 450SR
Engine size 600cc 450cc
Power 119hp 47hp
Torque 61.7nm. 39nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 185kg 152kg
Front brake Hydraulic dual discs, Ø320 mm 320 mm Single disck Brembo M40
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø220 mm 220mm Single disc, Single-piston floating caliper
Seat height (cm) 85cm 79.5cm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless 110/70 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5
Rear tyre 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless 150/60 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Telescopic forks, Ø43 mm 37 Upside down telescopic fork adjustable damping
Rear suspension link suspension, Swingarm Central Shock
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 280km/h 228km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 6.6 L/100km 14 L – 4.3 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $13000 $5699
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View CF MOTO price list
Extra features

-Sport windshield, Engine protection sliders

-Euro5, Slipper Clutch

-Ghost display, Bluetooth and Navigation features -Power modes including Sport and Economic

-Bosch EFI, Continental ABS

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2024 Yamaha R6 vs 2023 CF MOTO 450SR: listed specifications

The 2024 Yamaha R6 and 2023 CF MOTO 450SR differ on the listed specifications: the R6 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the 450SR has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

R6 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (600 cc vs 450 cc).

Peak power

R6 has a clear listed power advantage (119 hp vs 47 hp).

Torque

R6 has a clear listed torque advantage (61.7 Nm vs 39 Nm).

Listed top speed

R6 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 228 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

450SR is notably lighter on the listed weight (152 kg vs 185 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: R6 is listed higher (85 cm) than 450SR (79.5 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Yamaha R6 vs CF MOTO 450SR?

Yamaha R6 is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 228 km/h (142 mph) for CF MOTO 450SR.

Which has more horsepower, Yamaha R6 or CF MOTO 450SR?

Yamaha R6 has 119 hp compared with 47 hp on the CF MOTO 450SR.

Which is lighter, Yamaha R6 or CF MOTO 450SR?

CF MOTO 450SR is lighter at 152 kg vs 185 kg for Yamaha R6.

Which is better, Yamaha R6 or CF MOTO 450SR?

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.