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Honda CBR500R vs Yamaha MT-07

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

Yamaha MT-07

Yamaha MT-072025 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 689 cc
  • 73.4 PS
  • 183 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-076
  2. Honda CBR500R1
  • Most powerYamaha MT-0773.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0767 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-07183 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-07210 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-07140 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
Yamaha MT-0773.4 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Yamaha MT-0767 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Yamaha MT-07689 cc

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
Yamaha MT-07210 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Yamaha MT-07183 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Yamaha MT-07805 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
Yamaha MT-07140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RYamaha MT-07
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l—
Petrol tank17.1 L14 L
On a full tank~462 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc689 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne401 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h210 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)183 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm805 mm
Ground clearance130 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,400 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)—41 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Honda CBR500R—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or Yamaha MT-07?

Yamaha MT-07 makes 73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Yamaha MT-07?

Yamaha MT-07 weighs about 183 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Yamaha MT-07 is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or Yamaha MT-07: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about lowest seat. Buy Yamaha MT-07 if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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