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Yamaha MT-09 vs Honda CBR650R

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

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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

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-096
  2. Honda CBR650R1
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-09193 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR650R810 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

Yamaha MT-09119 PS
Honda CBR650R95 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
Honda CBR650R63 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
Honda CBR650R455 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
Honda CBR650R649 cc

Top speed

Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
Honda CBR650R225 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
Honda CBR650R209 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
Honda CBR650R810 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
Honda CBR650R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09Honda CBR650R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Petrol tank14 L15.4 L
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc649 cc
Cylinders34
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm95 PS @ 12,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Power to weight617 PS / tonne455 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h225 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)209 kg (with fluids)
Seat height825 mm810 mm
Ground clearance140 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-09 or Honda CBR650R?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-09 or Honda CBR650R?

Yamaha MT-09 weighs about 193 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so Yamaha MT-09 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-09 or Honda CBR650R: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-09 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CBR650R 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.

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