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Honda CBR650R vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

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 MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR650R4
  2. Yamaha MT-15 V22
  • Most powerHonda CBR650R95 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR650R63 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR650R225 km/h
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda CBR650R95 PS
Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS

Torque

Honda CBR650R63 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR650R649 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc

Top speed

Honda CBR650R225 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR650R209 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR650R810 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR650R130 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR650RYamaha MT-15 V2
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 L10 L
On a full tank—~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc155 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power95 PS @ 12,000 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight455 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed225 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight209 kg (with fluids)141 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm810 mm
Ground clearance130 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,335 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork / MonoshockUpside-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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  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR650R or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm; Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR650R or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR650R or Yamaha MT-15 V2: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR650R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if lightest, most ground clearance 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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