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Honda CBR650R vs Yamaha YZF-R7: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Honda CBR650R (2024-present) and the Yamaha YZF-R7 (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

  • Power: Honda CBR650R 94 hp, Yamaha YZF-R7 72.4 hp.
  • Torque: Honda CBR650R 63 Nm, Yamaha YZF-R7 67 Nm.
  • Weight: Honda CBR650R 211 kg, Yamaha YZF-R7 189.1 kg.
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Key figures

Power hp

  • Honda CBR650R (2024-present)94 (best)
  • Yamaha YZF-R7 (2026-present)72.4

Torque Nm

  • Honda CBR650R (2024-present)63
  • Yamaha YZF-R7 (2026-present)67 (best)

Weight kg

  • Honda CBR650R (2024-present)211
  • Yamaha YZF-R7 (2026-present)189.1 (best)

Full specs

Specification
2022 Honda CBR650R photographed at a Honda BigWing dealership in Khon Kaen, Thailand — photo by Chanokchon
Honda CBR650R
2024-present · E-Clutch
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2021 Yamaha YZF-R7 (modern CP2-based model) — photo by Chanokchon
Yamaha YZF-R7
2026-present
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CategorySupersportSupersport
Years2024-present2026-present
Engine649cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC 16-valve689cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin (CP2 crossplane crank), 4 valves/cylinder, EFI with YCC-T, 11.5:1 compression
Cylinders42
Displacement649 cc689 cc
Power94 hp @ 12,000 rpmBest72.4 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm67 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest
Transmission6-speed manual with Honda E-Clutch automated clutch actuation6-speed manual with assist & slipper clutch, chain final drive
Final drivechainchain
Weight211 kg (wet)189.1 kg (wet)Best
Seat height810 mm831 mm
Fuel capacity15.4 LBest14 L
Front suspension41mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork, non-adjustable, 4.7 in travel41mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound); travel shortened vs. prior gen — sources give 4.7in or 5.1in, unresolved
Rear suspensionShowa single shock, preload adjustable, 5.0 in travelKYB single shock, redesigned link-type swingarm, adjustable preload and rebound; travel reported as 4.8in or 5.1in depending on source
Brake system2-channel ABSABS standard; new six-axis IMU enables cornering ABS
Front brakeDual 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial-mount Nissin calipersDual 298mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston radial-mount calipers (Advics per one source), Brembo master cylinder
Rear brakeSingle 240mm disc, 1-piston caliperSingle 245mm hydraulic disc, 1-piston Nissin caliper, switchable rear ABS
Front tire120/70ZR17120/70-17 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23
Rear tire180/55ZR17180/55-17 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23
QuickshifterNoYes
Launch priceUSD 9,899 (US)USD 9,399 (US)Best