Yamaha Fz-07 vs Honda Cb650r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz-07 vs Honda Cb650r. Yamaha Fz-07: 75 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 182 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Yamaha Fz-07
Honda Cb650r
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
182 kg
202 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
75 hp @ 9,000 rpm
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions)
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
182 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 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
Yamaha Fz-07
8.5/10
"The best used naked bike under five thousand dollars, full stop."
Pros
+Brilliant engine, endlessly usable
+Lightweight and flickable chassis
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
Cons
−Suspension needs immediate upgrading
−Minimal wind protection
−Basic instrumentation, no TFT
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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