HONDA CB750 Hornet vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7
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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 CB750 Hornet 79.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4 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 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) up to 92 hp (HONDA CB750 Hornet).
- Torque spans 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) up to 75 Nm (HONDA CB750 Hornet).
- Weight spans 188 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) to 190 kg (HONDA CB750 Hornet).
- Displacement spans 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) to 750 cc (HONDA CB750 Hornet).
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| Specification | HONDA CB750 Hornet | YAMAHA YZF-R7 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | HONDA CB750 Hornet | YAMAHA YZF-R7 |
| Engine size | 750cc | 700cc |
| Power | 92hp | 73hp |
| Torque | 75nm. | 67nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 190kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial mount 4 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) | 79.5cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR-17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR-17 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BPTMTM USD, 130mm travel | KYB 41mm Telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, 150mm travel | KYB Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15.2 L – 6 L/100km | 13 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $8299 | $9299 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Assisted slipper clutch, 5 inch TFT screen, Type C USB -ESS, Three default rider modes; RAIN, STANDARD and SPORT -Three levels of Engine Power, Engine Brake and HSTC with integrated Wheelie Control -USER customisation option between the three levels. Emergency Stop System (ESS) |
-Digital LCD Instrumentation, |
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2023 HONDA CB750 Hornet vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CB750 Hornet and 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 are closely matched in weight, while the CB750 Hornet has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the YZF-R7 has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
CB750 Hornet has a larger listed engine displacement (750 cc vs 700 cc).
Peak power
CB750 Hornet has a clear listed power advantage (92 hp vs 73 hp).
Torque
CB750 Hornet has a modest listed torque advantage (75 Nm vs 67 Nm).
Listed top speed
YZF-R7 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB750 Hornet and YZF-R7 have very similar listed weights (190 kg vs 188 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: YZF-R7 is listed higher (83.5 cm) than CB750 Hornet (79.5 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 CB750 Hornet vs YAMAHA YZF-R7?
YAMAHA YZF-R7 is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for HONDA CB750 Hornet.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB750 Hornet or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
HONDA CB750 Hornet has 92 hp compared with 73 hp on the YAMAHA YZF-R7.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB750 Hornet or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
YAMAHA YZF-R7 is lighter at 188 kg vs 190 kg for HONDA CB750 Hornet.
Which is better, HONDA CB750 Hornet or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
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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