HONDA CBR650R vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-07

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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 CBR650R
63 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-07
37 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 CBR650R
27.9 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-07
78.8 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
HONDA CBR650R
68.6 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-07
37.4 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
HONDA CBR650R
85.2 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-07
33.5 pts

New rider friendly

HONDA CBR650R
27.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-07
69.6 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • HONDA CBR650R 81 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 YAMAHA MT-07 80.5 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 MT-07) up to 94 hp (HONDA CBR650R).
  • Torque spans 63 Nm (HONDA CBR650R) up to 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-07).
  • Weight spans 184 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-07) to 201 kg (HONDA CBR650R).
  • Displacement spans 650 cc (HONDA CBR650R) to 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-07).
Specification HONDA CBR650R YAMAHA MT-07
Brand HONDA YAMAHA
Model HONDA CBR650R YAMAHA MT-07
Engine size 650cc 700cc
Power 94hp 73.4hp
Torque 63nm. 67nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 201kg 184kg
Front brake Dual 310mm discs with radial-mount four-piston calipers; ABS Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Rear brake Single 240mm disc; ABS 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Seat height (cm) 81cm 80.5cm
Front tyre 120/70-17 120/70ZR17
Rear tyre 180/55-17 180/55ZR17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 41mm SHOWA fork; 4.3-inch travel KYB 41mm telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel
Rear suspension Single Showa shock; 5.1-inch travel KYB Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 5.1-in travel
Motorcycle type Supersport Naked
Top speed 245km/h 220km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 16 L – 6.5 L/100km 14 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $9899 $8199
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features

-LCD display, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL, SLIPPER CLUTCH

-Full-Color Five-Inch TFT Display, Yamaha Y-Connect Smartphone Connectivity

 

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2023 HONDA CBR650R vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-07: listed specifications

The 2023 HONDA CBR650R and 2024 YAMAHA MT-07 differ on the listed specifications: the CBR650R has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the MT-07 has more displacement and torque, and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

MT-07 has a larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 650 cc).

Peak power

CBR650R has a clear listed power advantage (94 hp vs 73.4 hp).

Torque

MT-07 has a modest listed torque advantage (67 Nm vs 63 Nm).

Listed top speed

CBR650R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 220 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

MT-07 is notably lighter on the listed weight (184 kg vs 201 kg). CBR650R and MT-07 have very similar seat heights (81 cm vs 80.5 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HONDA CBR650R vs YAMAHA MT-07?

HONDA CBR650R is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for YAMAHA MT-07.

Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR650R or YAMAHA MT-07?

HONDA CBR650R has 94 hp compared with 73 hp on the YAMAHA MT-07.

Which is lighter, HONDA CBR650R or YAMAHA MT-07?

YAMAHA MT-07 is lighter at 184 kg vs 201 kg for HONDA CBR650R.

Which is better, HONDA CBR650R or YAMAHA MT-07?

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.