CFMoto 300SR vs Yamaha YZF-R7
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
CFMoto 300SR vs Yamaha YZF-R7. CFMoto 300SR: 29 hp @ 9000 rpm hp, 165 kg weight, top speed 99 mph. Yamaha YZF-R7: 73 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 417 lb (wet) weight, top speed 135 mph, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
CFMoto 300SR
Yamaha YZF-R7
Horsepower (hp)
29 hp
73 hp
Torque (Nm)
19.2 Nm
50.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
99 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
165 kg
417 kg
Type
Sportbike
Sportbike
Horsepower
29 hp @ 9000 rpm
73 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
19.2 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
50.2 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
99 mph
135 mph
Weight
165 kg
417 lb (wet)
Fuel
—
—
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha YZF-R7
7.8/10
"A brilliant entry sportbike that rewards skilled riders without punishing beginners."
Pros
+Forgiving yet genuinely engaging chassis
+CP2 engine incredibly tractable
+Strong parts and dealer network
Cons
−Minimal electronic rider aids
−Stock mirrors completely useless
−Heat soak noticeable in traffic
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