Honda Cb650r vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb650r vs Yamaha Fz25. Honda Cb650r: 95 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Cb650r
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
130 km/h
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 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 Cb650r
8.0/10
"The finest used middleweight naked under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Incredible high-rev inline-four
+Rock-solid Honda reliability
+Stunning neo-retro styling
Cons
−Weak stock rear suspension
−Flat low-rpm throttle response
−Minimal 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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