Yamaha Yzf600r Thundercat vs Cfmoto 450sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf600r Thundercat vs Cfmoto 450sr. Yamaha Yzf600r Thundercat: 100 hp @ 11,500 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 245 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 250 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Yzf600r Thundercat
Cfmoto 450sr
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
65 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
245 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
189 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
100 hp @ 11,500 rpm
47 hp @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
65 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
43 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
245 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 250 km/h)
~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto)
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Yzf600r Thundercat
7.5/10
"Honest, underrated sportbike that punches above its bargain price."
Pros
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Comfortable ergonomics for touring
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
Cons
−Scarce bodywork panels now
−Forks need frequent attention
−Cam chain tensioner weakness
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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