Honda Cb300f vs Yamaha Mt-25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb300f
Yamaha Mt-25
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
23.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
143 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
30 hp @ 8,000 rpm
35 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
23.6 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure)
145 km/h
Weight
143 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb300f
7.0/10
"A genuinely trustworthy first bike if the price is right."
Pros
+Honda reliability is legendary
+Cheap insurance and running costs
+Smooth fuel-injected engine
Cons
−Highway overtaking feels nervous
−You'll outgrow it fast
−Single-cylinder vibes at speed
Yamaha Mt-25
7.5/10
"Honest, durable learner bike that won't embarrass you on corners."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Sharp, flickable chassis dynamics
+Cheap and available parts
Cons
−Painfully slow above 130kph
−Fork seals weep early
−Seat gets harsh quickly
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
