Yamaha MT-07 vs Honda CB650R — Punchy CP2 Twin vs Screaming Inline-Four Naked
ENGINEERING & RIDING VERDICT
MT-07 feels 21 kg lighter (184 kg vs 205 kg) and punches harder off street corners thanks to CP2 twin torque, whereas CB650R rewards riders with a 12,000 rpm inline-four wail, 95 hp top-end rush, and Honda’s optional E-Clutch.
Side-by-Side OEM Specification & Fluid Matrix
| Specification | Yamaha MT-07 / YZF-R7 (CP2) | Honda CB650R / CBR650R (E-Clutch) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine · Power · Torque | 689 cc · 73.4 hp · 67 N·m | 649 cc · 95.2 hp · 63 N·m |
| Seat Height & Wet Weight | 805 mm (31.7 in) · 184 kg (406 lbs) | 810 mm (31.9 in) · 205 kg (452 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Range | 14 L → ~333 km (207 mi) | 15.4 L → ~314 km (195 mi) |
| Oil Capacity (With Filter) & Spec | 2.6 L (2.75 US qt) · SAE 10W-40 JASO MA2 | 2.6 L (2.75 US qt) · SAE 10W-30 JASO MA |
| OEM Oil Filter | 5GH-13440-80 / HF204 | 15410-MFJ-D01 / HF204 |
| Tires & Cold Pressure (Solo) | 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) / 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) 33 / 36 PSI (225/250 kPa) |
120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) / 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) 36 / 42 PSI (250/290 kPa) |
| Spark Plug & Battery | NGK LMAR8A-9 (×2) · YTZ10S | NGK IMR9E-9HES (×4) · YTZ10S / FTZ10S |
| Valve Check Interval | 40,000 km | 24,000 km |
DIY Wrenching & Maintenance Cost Differences
Both coincidentally take 2.6 L of oil with an HF204-size spin-on filter, but MT-07 needs only 2 standard plugs and 40,000 km valve checks (33/36 PSI tires), while CB650R uses 4 iridium plugs, 24,000 km valve intervals, and 36/42 PSI tires.
02 // ERGONOMIC & SPEC MATRIX
Interactive 1:1 Spec & Seat-Arch Footing Simulator
Calculates real-feel leg reach by factoring in thigh-splay seat arch width and dual-sport suspension sag—not just raw static seat height.