Yamaha R7 versus Honda CBR 650 R

Yamaha R7

Supersport

Honda CBR 650 R

Supersport

The new super sports car of the middle class in everyday testing.

With the new R7, Yamaha finally closes the gap between the R3 and the R1. Although the R7 has the ever-popular CP2 engine of the MT-07, it is otherwise a completely different motorcycle. How it feels, ... weiter

Yamaha R7 im Test

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Test of the comfortable everyday sports car CBR650R from Honda

The Honda CBR 650 R is currently the best-selling SuperSport bike in Germany. Why is that? Perhaps it is because the machine is not so radically sporty and therefore also suitable for the country road and the... weiter

Honda CBR 650 R im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

Built von 2019 bis 2024~

RRP 10.249 €

RRP 10.200 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Transmission and clutch precise and smooth running
lively engine with wide usable speed range
light, agile, sporty
accessible sportsman for everyone

Pros:

elastic, high-revving 4-cylinder
cool sound
Everyday friendly seating position
very accessible machine, also suitable for non-athletes
good chassis, good brakes
brings full mood!

Cons:

Sitting position tiring in the long run
technically very spartan equipped
optional QuickShifter without blipper

Cons:

no driving modes
QuickShifter only for an extra charge (208€)
Display a bit in the days

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.395 mm
Length : 2.070 mm Height : 1.160 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 188 kg

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.120 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 208 (max: 376 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Reihentwin 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 46 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 216 km/h
Performance: 73 HP at 8.750 U/Min
Torque: 67 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 289 km

Maximum speed: 197 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 12.000 U/Min
Torque: 63 NM bei 9.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 314 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular bridge frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Upside-down (travel 130 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut hinged via lever system, rebound and preload adjustable (spring travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) (tubeless)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) (tubeless)

Frame type:
Steel frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Showa USD fork 41mm (travel 108mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 128 mm)
Rear suspension:
Double swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17

Brakes

Front brake
Hydraulic double disc brake (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Hydraulic disc brake (∅ 245 mm)

Front brake
Double disc brake with double piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with single-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)

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Conclusion - what sticks

Above all, it sticks that the CBR is a bike suitable for everyday use, but this does not reduce the driving pleasure in the least - on the contrary: Just because the CBR is so sociable, it is a lot of fun to athletes with it through the area. Apart from that, we also find them really beautiful, like almost all athletes. Now we also understand why our YouTube users have been in our ears for years, we finally want to test the Honda CBR 650 R. Check, ham' we did, was actually worth it, thanks for the tip.

By the way, the test bike was provided to us by motofun, a large Honda dealer from Kaltenkirchen near Hamburg. There, the CBR stands as a demonstrator in black and waits for test drivers. Go ahead, Nico and his team are looking forward to your visit!