HONDA CB1000R vs 2024 YAMAHA XSR900

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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
HONDA CB1000R
85 pts
2024 YAMAHA XSR900
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

HONDA CB1000R
36.5 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA XSR900
78 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
HONDA CB1000R
91.7 pts
2024 YAMAHA XSR900
17.7 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
HONDA CB1000R
93.8 pts
2024 YAMAHA XSR900
19.8 pts

New rider friendly

HONDA CB1000R
16.1 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA XSR900
90.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • HONDA CB1000R 83 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 YAMAHA XSR900 81 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA XSR900) up to 145 hp (HONDA CB1000R).
  • Torque spans 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA XSR900) up to 104 Nm (HONDA CB1000R).
  • Weight spans 193 kg (2024 YAMAHA XSR900) to 212 kg (HONDA CB1000R).
  • Displacement spans 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA XSR900) to 1000 cc (HONDA CB1000R).

Reader votes so far — total 6: HONDA CB1000R (4); 2024 YAMAHA XSR900 (2).

Specification HONDA CB1000R YAMAHA XSR900
Brand HONDA YAMAHA
Model HONDA CB1000R YAMAHA XSR900
Engine size 1000cc 900cc
Power 145hp 119hp
Torque 104nm. 93nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves
Weight 212kg 193kg
Front brake 310mm double disc 298mm dual hydraulic discs; ABS
Rear brake 256mm single disc 245mm single hydraulic disc; ABS
Seat height (cm) 83cm 81cm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22)
Rear tyre 190/55 ZR17 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Showa SFF-BP USD fork 41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel
Rear suspension Showa monoshock (axle travel 131mm) Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 5.4-in travel
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 265km/h 250km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 16.2 L – 7 L/100km 14 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $13000 $10299
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features

-5” TFT screen, Advanced slipper/assist clutch, New three-level quick shifter

-SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL, THROTTLE-BY-WIRE, power modes

-Ride-by-Wire Throttle with APSG, Assist & Slipper (A&S) Clutch, Six-Axis IMU with Rider Aids, Traction Control System, Slide Control System (SCS), LIFT Control System (LIF), Brake Control System (BC), Full-Color 3.5-inch TFT Display, Up & Down Quick Shift System, Cruise Control

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2023 HONDA CB1000R vs 2024 YAMAHA XSR900: listed specifications

The 2023 HONDA CB1000R and 2024 YAMAHA XSR900 differ on the listed specifications: the CB1000R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the XSR900 has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

CB1000R has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).

Peak power

CB1000R has a clear listed power advantage (145 hp vs 119 hp).

Torque

CB1000R has a modest listed torque advantage (104 Nm vs 93 Nm).

Listed top speed

CB1000R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (265 km/h vs 250 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

XSR900 is notably lighter on the listed weight (193 kg vs 212 kg). XSR900 has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 83 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 HONDA CB1000R vs YAMAHA XSR900?

HONDA CB1000R is listed at 265 km/h (165 mph) vs 250 km/h (155 mph) for YAMAHA XSR900.

Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB1000R or YAMAHA XSR900?

HONDA CB1000R has 145 hp compared with 119 hp on the YAMAHA XSR900.

Which is lighter, HONDA CB1000R or YAMAHA XSR900?

YAMAHA XSR900 is lighter at 193 kg vs 212 kg for HONDA CB1000R.

Which is better, HONDA CB1000R or YAMAHA XSR900?

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.