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Yamaha MT-07 vs Honda CBR500R

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

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Yamaha MT-07

Yamaha MT-072025 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 689 cc
  • 73.4 PS
  • 183 kg
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

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

Yamaha MT-0773.4 PS
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0767 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Yamaha MT-07689 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc

Top speed

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

Weight

Yamaha MT-07183 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-07805 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-07140 mm
Honda CBR500R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-07Honda CBR500R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average—~27 km/l
Petrol tank14 L17.1 L
On a full tank—~462 km
Engine and performance
Engine size689 cc471 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm
Torque67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight401 PS / tonne248 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h180 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight183 kg (with fluids)192 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm785 mm
Ground clearance140 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,400 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17
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, Yamaha MT-07 or Honda CBR500R?

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

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

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

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

Buy Yamaha MT-07 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CBR500R if 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.