HONDA CBR500R vs HONDA CBR650R vs 2025 CF MOTO 675SR-R vs 2025 Yamaha YFZ-R3

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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.

HONDA CBR500R
13.7 pts
HONDA CBR650R
73.8 pts
Top on paper
2025 CF MOTO 675SR-R
90.6 pts
2025 Yamaha YFZ-R3
16.6 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 CBR500R
54.3 pts
HONDA CBR650R
28.7 pts
2025 CF MOTO 675SR-R
34.8 pts
Best fit here
2025 Yamaha YFZ-R3
69 pts

Touring / long rides

HONDA CBR500R
34.1 pts
HONDA CBR650R
80.4 pts
Best fit here
2025 CF MOTO 675SR-R
82 pts
2025 Yamaha YFZ-R3
16.2 pts

Sporty riding

HONDA CBR500R
31.4 pts
HONDA CBR650R
89.4 pts
Best fit here
2025 CF MOTO 675SR-R
99 pts
2025 Yamaha YFZ-R3
27 pts

New rider friendly

HONDA CBR500R
51.2 pts
HONDA CBR650R
7.7 pts
2025 CF MOTO 675SR-R
18.9 pts
Best fit here
2025 Yamaha YFZ-R3
81.3 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • HONDA CBR500R 79 cm
  • HONDA CBR650R 81 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2025 CF MOTO 675SR-R 80 cm
  • 2025 Yamaha YFZ-R3 78 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 3 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 42 hp (2025 Yamaha YFZ-R3) up to 95 hp (2025 CF MOTO 675SR-R).
  • Torque spans 29.5 Nm (2025 Yamaha YFZ-R3) up to 70 Nm (2025 CF MOTO 675SR-R).
  • Weight spans 169 kg (2025 Yamaha YFZ-R3) to 201 kg (HONDA CBR650R).
  • Displacement spans 300 cc (2025 Yamaha YFZ-R3) to 650 cc (2025 CF MOTO 675SR-R).
Specification HONDA CBR500R HONDA CBR650R 2025 CF MOTO 675SR-R 2025 Yamaha YFZ-R3
Brand HONDA HONDA CF MOTO YAMAHA
Model HONDA CBR500R HONDA CBR650R 2025 CF MOTO 675SR-R 2025 Yamaha YFZ-R3
Engine size 500cc 650cc 650cc 300cc
Power 47hp 94hp 95hp 42hp
Torque 43nm. 63nm. 70nm. 29.5nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 191kg 201kg 189kg 169kg
Front brake Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS Dual 310mm discs with radial-mount four-piston calipers; ABS ⌀300mm twin discs, four-piston radial caliper, J.Juan Hydraulic single disc brake Ø298 mm
Rear brake Single 240mm disc, ABS Single 240mm disc; ABS ⌀240mm single disc, single-piston sliding caliper, J. Juan Hydraulic single disc brake, Ø220 mm
Seat height (cm) 79cm 81cm 80cm 78cm
Front tyre 120/70R-17 120/70-17 120/70 R17 CST S3N 110/70R17M/C 54H Tubeless
Rear tyre 160/60-17 180/55-17 180/55 R17 CST S3N 140/70R17M/C 66H Tubeless
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.3-inch travel 41mm SHOWA fork; 4.3-inch travel ⌀41mm USD, fully adjusatble, KYB Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel Single Showa shock; 5.1-inch travel Monoshock, adjustable preload & rebound, KYB Swingarm
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport Supersport Supersport
Top speed 188km/h 245km/h 260km/h 195km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 4 L/100km 16 L – 6.5 L/100km 15 L – 6 L/100km 14 L – 3.8 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $7299 $9899 Price not listed. Price not listed.
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View HONDA price list View CF MOTO price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features

-SLIPPER/ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen

-LCD display, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL, SLIPPER CLUTCH

Design

Aerodynamic body structure: wings and brake air intakes
LED animated signature lighting
High-sprung aluminum swingarm
Unified parts throughout the body design

Time Attack Features

Quick Shift for fast gear changes
Lap timer stopwatch
Dual-level traction control
CST S3N dual-represented sport tires

Advanced Electronics

5-inch TFT display
Smart features like My Ride, real-time location, reminders with CFMOTO RIDE app (T-Box device required for these features)

Race-Inspired Position

15-litre ergonomic fuel tank
Selection cap with action camera adapter
Selections: 810mm (Adjustable to 830mm or 795mm with accessory selection)

Sports-Oriented Chassis

Tubular steel alloy chassis
Presets: 41mm USD fully adjustable KYB
Rear setting: Adjustable preload by KYB and monoshock with rebound
Front brakes: 300 mm discs, 4-piston calipers, radial brake pump (J. Juan)
Rear brakes: 240 mm disc, single-piston caliper (J. Juan)

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HONDA CBR500R vs HONDA CBR650R vs 2025 CF MOTO 675SR-R + more: which is better for you?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HONDA CBR500R vs HONDA CBR650R?

HONDA CBR650R is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CBR500R.

Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR500R or HONDA CBR650R?

HONDA CBR650R has 94 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA CBR500R.

Which is lighter, HONDA CBR500R or HONDA CBR650R?

HONDA CBR500R is lighter at 191 kg vs 201 kg for HONDA CBR650R.

Which is better, HONDA CBR500R or HONDA CBR650R?

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.