Honda Cb750 Hornet vs Honda Cb650r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb750 Hornet vs Honda Cb650r. Honda Cb750 Hornet: 92 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 190 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 190 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb750 Hornet
Honda Cb650r
Horsepower (hp)
92 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
75 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
202 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
92 hp @ 9,500 rpm
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
75 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
190 km/h (estimated)
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb750 Hornet
8.0/10
"The sensible choice that doesn't feel like a compromise."
Pros
+Torquey, characterful parallel-twin
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Genuinely comfortable ergonomics
Cons
−Neglected chains very common
−Styling divides opinion sharply
−Wind protection essentially zero
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
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