CFMoto 450SR-S vs Yamaha YZF-R9
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
CFMoto 450SR-S vs Yamaha YZF-R9. CFMoto 450SR-S: ~47 hp hp, ~185 kg (408 lbs) weight, top speed ~150 km/h (93 mph), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Yamaha YZF-R9: ~119 hp hp, ~414 lbs (188 kg) weight, top speed ~150 mph (est.), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
CFMoto 450SR-S
Yamaha YZF-R9
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
150 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
414 kg
Type
Sportbike
Sportbike
Horsepower
~47 hp
~119 hp
Torque
~43 Nm (31.7 lb-ft)
~68 lb-ft
Top Speed
~150 km/h (93 mph)
~150 mph (est.)
Weight
~185 kg (408 lbs)
~414 lbs (188 kg)
Fuel
—
—
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
CFMoto 450SR-S
7.2/10
"Punches above its weight, but buy with eyes wide open."
Pros
+Genuinely capable parallel twin
+Quickshifter works reliably
+Sharp, aggressive styling
Cons
−Fragile, pricey bodywork panels
−Parts availability still inconsistent
−Suspension needs immediate upgrades
Yamaha YZF-R9
8.5/10
"The sportbike sweet spot that R6 fans actually wanted sooner."
Pros
+Triple torque, usable everywhere
+Modern electronics suite standard
+Lighter than R1 alternatives
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics fatigue quickly
−Expensive fairing replacement costs
−Early fueling software issues
Top 10 Accessories
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