Honda Hornet 900 vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Hornet 900 vs Yamaha Fz25. Honda Hornet 900: 109 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: Honda did not officially publish a 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 Hornet 900
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
91 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
109 hp @ 9,000 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
91 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; note: Honda did not officially publish a top speed)
130 km/h
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Hornet 900
8.0/10
"A brilliant all-rounder that rewards buyers who choose carefully."
Pros
+Fireblade engine, naked price
+Bulletproof when serviced properly
+Surprisingly comfortable long-distance
Cons
−Thrashed examples are common
−Cam chain tensioner issues lurk
−Front end feels slightly vague
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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