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Honda CBR500R vs Yamaha MT-09

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-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-095
  2. Honda CBR500R2
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CBR500R192 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-09140 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-09119 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
Yamaha MT-09140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RYamaha MT-09
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 cc890 cc
Cylinders23
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm825 mm
Ground clearance130 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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-09?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Yamaha MT-09?

Honda CBR500R weighs about 192 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so Honda CBR500R is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha MT-09 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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