Honda CB650R vs Yamaha MT-07
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CB650R and the Yamaha MT-07 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CB650R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱525,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱14,811
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha MT-07
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱499,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱14,077
How they differ
- The Yamaha MT-07 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱499,000, which is ₱26,000 (5%) below the Honda CB650R at ₱525,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the MT-07 is estimated at ₱14,077 a month against ₱14,811 for the CB650R, a difference of ₱734 a month.
- The CB650R makes more power (94.8 PS against 73.4 PS for the MT-07).
- The MT-07 has more torque (67 Nm against 63.3 Nm for the CB650R).
- The MT-07 has the larger engine (689 cc against 649 cc for the CB650R).
- The CB650R is the heavier bike (203 kg against 184 kg for the MT-07).
- The CB650R carries more fuel (15.4 L against 14 L for the MT-07).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CB650RStandard, ₱525,000 | Yamaha MT-07Standard, ₱499,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Inline 4-Cylinder | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 2-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 649 cc | 689 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 94.8 PS | 73.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 12,000 rpm | 8750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 63.3 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 9500 | 6500 rpm |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric starter |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 20.9 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed, Manual Clutch | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2128 mm | 2065 mm |
| Width (differs) | 784 mm | 780 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1074 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1449 mm | 1400 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 810 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 148 mm | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 203 kg | 184 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15.4 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Showa 41 mm SFF-BP upside-down fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Mono with 10-Stage Pre-load Adjuster, Aluminum Cast Swingarm | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 310 mm x 4.5 mm Disc with Nissin Radial-Mount Four Piston Calipers | Hydraulic dual disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 240 mm x 5 mm Disc with Single Piston Caliper | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120 / 70 - 17 MC (Tubeless) | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180 / 55 - 17 MC (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Steel | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Honda RoadSync | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch TFT Meter Display | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.