Yamaha Yzf-r6 vs Cfmoto 450sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r6 vs Cfmoto 450sr. Yamaha Yzf-r6: 118 hp @ 14,500 rpm hp, 190 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 257 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Cfmoto 450sr: 47 hp @ 9,750 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf-r6
Cfmoto 450sr
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
61.7 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
257 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
189 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
118 hp @ 14,500 rpm
47 hp @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
61.7 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
43 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
257 km/h
~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto)
Weight
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L, real-world average — note: varies significantly with riding style)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Yzf-r6
8.5/10
"The purest 600cc sportbike built, but entirely uncompromising."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Screaming high-rev power
+Bulletproof engine internals
Cons
−Brutal below 10k RPM
−Punishing daily ride ergonomics
−High trackday abuse history
Cfmoto 450sr
7.5/10
"Brilliant bang-for-buck sportsbike if parts availability doesn't scare you."
Pros
+Brembo brakes punch above weight
+KYB suspension genuinely competent
+Strong parallel twin midrange
Cons
−Parts sourcing still problematic
−Traction control intervention clunky
−Fairing plastics feel budget-grade
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