Honda CB1000 Hornet vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda CB1000 Hornet vs Yamaha Fz25. Honda CB1000 Hornet: ~150 hp hp, ~215 kg (474 lbs) weight, top speed ~155 mph (estimated). Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda CB1000 Hornet
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
77 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~150 hp
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~77 lb-ft
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~155 mph (estimated)
130 km/h
Weight
~215 kg (474 lbs)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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