HONDA CBR650R 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 CBR650R 81 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) up to 94 hp (HONDA CBR650R).
- Torque spans 63 Nm (HONDA CBR650R) up to 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7).
- Weight spans 188 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) to 201 kg (HONDA CBR650R).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (HONDA CBR650R) to 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7).
Reader votes so far — total 7: HONDA CBR650R (4); 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 (3).
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| Specification | HONDA CBR650R | YAMAHA YZF-R7 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | HONDA CBR650R | YAMAHA YZF-R7 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 700cc |
| Power | 94hp | 73hp |
| Torque | 63nm. | 67nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 201kg | 188kg |
| 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 | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm SHOWA fork; 4.3-inch travel | KYB 41mm Telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression |
| Rear suspension | Single Showa shock; 5.1-inch travel | KYB Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 6.5 L/100km | 13 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9899 | $9299 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -LCD display, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL, SLIPPER CLUTCH |
-Digital LCD Instrumentation, |
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2023 HONDA CBR650R vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CBR650R and 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 differ on the listed specifications: the CBR650R has more peak power, and the YZF-R7 has more displacement and torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
YZF-R7 has a larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
CBR650R has a clear listed power advantage (94 hp vs 73 hp).
Torque
YZF-R7 has a modest listed torque advantage (67 Nm vs 63 Nm).
Listed top speed
CBR650R and YZF-R7 have very similar listed top speeds (245 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
YZF-R7 has a modest listed weight advantage (188 kg vs 201 kg). CBR650R has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height, while listed top speed remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CBR650R vs YAMAHA YZF-R7?
HONDA CBR650R is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for YAMAHA YZF-R7.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR650R or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
HONDA CBR650R has 94 hp compared with 73 hp on the YAMAHA YZF-R7.
Which is lighter, HONDA CBR650R or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
YAMAHA YZF-R7 is lighter at 188 kg vs 201 kg for HONDA CBR650R.
Which is better, HONDA CBR650R 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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