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Honda CBR650R vs Yamaha FZ-S

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

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Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

Yamaha FZ-SEarlier version in photo

Yamaha FZ-S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 149 cc
  • 12.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 136 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR650R4
  2. Yamaha FZ-S3
  • Most powerHonda CBR650R95 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR650R63 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha FZ-S136 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR650R225 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha FZ-S790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha FZ-S165 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda CBR650R95 PS
Yamaha FZ-S12.4 PS

Torque

Honda CBR650R63 Nm
Yamaha FZ-S13.3 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
Yamaha FZ-S91 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR650R649 cc
Yamaha FZ-S149 cc

Top speed

Honda CBR650R225 km/h
Yamaha FZ-S115 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR650R209 kg
Yamaha FZ-S136 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR650R810 mm
Yamaha FZ-S790 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR650R130 mm
Yamaha FZ-S165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR650RYamaha FZ-S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank15.4 L13 L
On a full tank—~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc149 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power95 PS @ 12,000 rpm12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm
Torque63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight455 PS / tonne91 PS / tonne
Top speed225 km/h115 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight209 kg (with fluids)136 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm790 mm
Ground clearance130 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,330 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/80-17 / 140/60-17
Suspension (front / back)41 mm Showa SFF-BP 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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  • Yamaha FZ-S—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR650R or Yamaha FZ-S?

Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm; Yamaha FZ-S makes 12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR650R or Yamaha FZ-S?

Yamaha FZ-S weighs about 136 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so Yamaha FZ-S is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR650R or Yamaha FZ-S: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR650R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha FZ-S if lightest, lowest seat 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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