Honda Cbr500r vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr500r vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Honda Cbr500r: 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 192 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Fazer 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr500r
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
192 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
135 km/h
Weight
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr500r
7.5/10
"The smartest used buy for riders who value sense over sensation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Soft suspension stock
−Uninspiring above 8,000rpm
−Fairing damage common used
Yamaha Fazer 250
6.5/10
"Solid budget commuter, but don't expect thrills beyond city limits."
Pros
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Fairing blocks highway wind
Cons
−Narrow powerband needs revving
−Parts availability inconsistent
−Learner-damaged examples everywhere
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