Honda CB650R 2021 vs. Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary 2021

Honda CB650R 2021

Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary 2021

Overview - Honda CB650R 2021 vs Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary 2021

Honda CB650R 2021

Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary 2021

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Technical Specifications Honda CB650R 2021 compared to Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary 2021

Honda CB650R 2021

Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary 2021

Honda CB650R 2021

Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	46 mm	Stroke	50.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	200 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	63 Nm	Torque	112.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.6	Compression Ratio	13
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Deltabox

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Launch-Control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,120 mm	Length	2,055 mm
Width	Width	750 mm	Width	690 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,405 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	855 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	202.5 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	199 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.4 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	97 dB	Stationary noise	96 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB650R 2021

13 out of a possible 24 points mean 5th place in the large mid-range naked bike comparison test 2021. The Honda puts up a good fight against the technically more advanced competition and can leave a motorbike behind despite its position as an outsider. Pleasing looks, accessible riding and the low price make the shortcomings that were brought to light in the direct comparison fade into the background.

Neo Sports Cafe Optics still top

absolutely suitable for beginners

good price-performance ratio

engine revs up smoothly

low consumption

Too little space for tall riders

mediocre equipment

relatively chubby

little punch from the rev range