2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy vs 2024 HONDA CB650R
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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 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 HONDA CB650R 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 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 95 hp (2024 HONDA CB650R).
- Torque spans 63 Nm (2024 HONDA CB650R) up to 67 Nm (2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy).
- Weight spans 190 kg (2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy) to 205 kg (2024 HONDA CB650R).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (2024 HONDA CB650R) to 700 cc (2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy).
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| Specification | Yamaha XSR700 Legacy | HONDA CB650R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | HONDA |
| Model | Yamaha XSR700 Legacy | HONDA CB650R |
| Engine size | 700cc | 650cc |
| Power | 73.4hp | 95hp |
| Torque | 67nm. | 63nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 190kg | 205kg |
| Front brake | 298 mm | 310 mm x 4.5 mm double disc with four piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 245 mm | 240 mm x 5 mm disc with single piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 85.5cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17M/C(58W) Tubeless | 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17M/C(73W) Tubeless | 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | 41mm Showa Separate Function front Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) USD forks |
| Rear suspension | (Link type suspension), Swingarm | Monoshock damper with 10 stage adjustable preload, 43.5mm stroke |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 235km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4.3 L/100km | 15.4 L – 5.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $8916 | $9399 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -A.S.clutch E-Clutch, 5-inch full colour TFT screen, -Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), (HSTC) Honda Selectable Torque Control, -HSS |
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2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy vs 2024 HONDA CB650R: listed specifications
The 2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy and 2024 HONDA CB650R differ on the listed specifications: the XSR700 Legacy has more displacement and torque, and a lower listed weight, and the CB650R has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
XSR700 Legacy has a larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
CB650R has a clear listed power advantage (95 hp vs 73.4 hp).
Torque
XSR700 Legacy has a modest listed torque advantage (67 Nm vs 63 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB650R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (235 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
XSR700 Legacy has a modest listed weight advantage (190 kg vs 205 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: XSR700 Legacy is listed higher (85.5 cm) than CB650R (81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Yamaha XSR700 Legacy vs HONDA CB650R?
HONDA CB650R is listed at 235 km/h (146 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for Yamaha XSR700 Legacy.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha XSR700 Legacy or HONDA CB650R?
HONDA CB650R has 95 hp compared with 73 hp on the Yamaha XSR700 Legacy.
Which is lighter, Yamaha XSR700 Legacy or HONDA CB650R?
Yamaha XSR700 Legacy is lighter at 190 kg vs 205 kg for HONDA CB650R.
Which is better, Yamaha XSR700 Legacy or HONDA CB650R?
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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