Honda CBR650R vs Yamaha R7

Last Updated: August 18, 2026

Yamaha R7 price starts at Rs. 10.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.16 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda CBR650R, priced at Rs. 11.16 Lakh. On the performance front, the CBR650R uses a 649cc engine producing 95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm and the R7 a 689cc engine producing 73.4 PS @ 8750 rpm. If you're deciding between the CBR650R and R7, the R7 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the CBR650R stands out for performance.

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CBR650R vs R7 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CBR650RYamaha R7
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.16 LakhRs. 10.00 Lakh
Mileage 25 kmplNot Available
Engine 649 cc689 cc
Max power 95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm73.4 PS @ 8750 rpm
Top speed 240 kmphNot Available
Kerb weight 211 Kg188 Kg

CBR650R vs R7 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CBR650R StandardYamaha R7 STD
Rating
4 reviews
8 reviews
Brand Name Honda Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.16 Lakh Rs. 10.00 Lakh
Engine Type 4 Stroke 16 Valve DOHC, Inline 4, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, EURO5, 4-stroke, 4-valves, DOHC
Max Power 95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm 73.4 PS @ 8750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Yamaha R7 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
Insurance Not Available Not Available
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
2
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
bs6.2
Engine Type
4 Stroke 16 Valve DOHC, Inline 4, Liquid Cooled
2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, EURO5, 4-stroke, 4-valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
649 cc
689 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Power
95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm
73.4 PS @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque
63 Nm @ 9500 rpm
67 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
Not Available
Bore
67 mm
80.0 mm
Stroke
46 mm
68.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
4
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
Not Available
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
TCI
Compression Ratio
11.6:1
11.5:1

Front Brake
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake
Not Available
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
25 Kmpl
Not Available
Top Speed
240 kmph
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Not Available
Telescopic fork
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
Swingarm, (link suspension)

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-180/55-17
Front :-120/70ZR17 Rear :-180/55ZR17
Peak Power
95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm
Not Available
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
810 mm
835 mm
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
3 L
Length*Width*Height
2120*750*1145 mm3
2070*705*1160 mm3
Wheelbase
1450 mm
1395 mm
Length
2120 mm
2070 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
135 mm
Height
1145 mm
1160 mm
Width
750 mm
705 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.4 Liters
13 L
Kerb Weight
211 Kg
188 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
810 mm
Not Available
Front Brake Size
310 mm
298 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
245 mm

Additional Features
Honda RoadSync, Honda Selectable Torque Control System
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8.6AH
Not Available
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Not Available

Frame Type
Twin Spar Frame
Diamond
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Display
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Not Available
Average Fuel economy
Yes
Not Available
Distance to Empty Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Techometer
Digital
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Footrest
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
DRLs
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
2 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
2

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda CBR650R
  • The inline four engine is very smooth and refined, The bike has a decent set of features on offer, The graphics and styling look amazing and makes it stand out
Honda CBR650R
  • Priced a bit too high when compared to its rivals
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. What are the key differences between the Honda CBR650R and other bikes in the same class, such as the Yamaha R7 or Kawasaki Ninja 650?
  • The Honda CBR650R stands out with its refined inline-4 engine offering smoother power delivery and higher top-end performance compared to the Yamaha R7's twin-cylinder engine. It also features a more aggressive riding position and superior handling dynamics than the Kawasaki Ninja 650.

Honda CBR650R Vs Yamaha R7 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda CBR650R vs Yamaha R7?
As per the users experiences Honda CBR650R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your bike. But Yamaha R7 is better on the grounds of features.
Which bike is cheaper Honda CBR650R vs Yamaha R7?
The Yamaha R7 is cheaper than Honda CBR650R by ₹1.16 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CBR650R vs Yamaha R7?
For the Standard version, 649 cc Petrol engine of CBR650R produces 95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm of power and 63 Nm @ 9500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 689 cc Petrol engine of R7 produces 73.4 PS @ 8750 rpm of power and 67 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque

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