Honda Cb300r vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb300r vs Yamaha Fz25. Honda Cb300r: 31 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 143 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Cb300r
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
31 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
27.5 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
143 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
31 hp @ 8,500 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
27.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
143 kg (curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 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 Cb300r
7.8/10
"The smartest used beginner bike money can reliably buy."
Pros
+Honda reliability, bulletproof engine
+Premium looks, ages well
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Soft suspension, wallows cornering hard
−Highway cruising feels strained
−Limited wind protection
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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