Honda Cb1300 vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1300 vs Yamaha Fz25. Honda Cb1300: 114 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 259 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 215 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 Cb1300
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
114 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
114 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
259 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
114 hp @ 8,000 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
114 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
130 km/h
Weight
259 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approximately 13–15 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 Cb1300
8.2/10
"An underrated giant that rewards experienced riders with honest, dependable performance."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Massive torque, accessible powerband
+Excellent used value proposition
Cons
−Heavy below 15mph
−Fuel economy disappoints
−Rare parts outside Japan
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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