Honda Cb1000r vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1000r vs Yamaha Fz25. Honda Cb1000r: 145 hp @ 10,500 rpm (2018+ model) hp, 212 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ model) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Cb1000r
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
104 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
212 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
145 hp @ 10,500 rpm (2018+ model)
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
104 Nm @ 8,250 rpm (2018+ model)
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
130 km/h
Weight
212 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ model)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0 L/100km (approx. 16.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb1000r
8.5/10
"The best all-round naked Honda has built in decades."
Pros
+Engine silky and strong
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+2018+ looks genuinely stunning
Cons
−Zero wind protection
−Seat comfort disappoints long-haul
−Exhaust headers rust easily
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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