Honda CB 750 Hornet versus Yamaha MT-07

Honda CB 750 Hornet

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Yamaha MT-07

Naked

Is the new in-line twin Hornet still as prickly as the 1998 original?

With the new CB 750 Hornet, Honda attacks Yamaha's MT-07 directly. In order for this to succeed, they reach into history and grab a sonorous name: "Hornet". Whether the new Hornet with a completely new... weiter

Honda CB750 Hornet im Test

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Bestseller in the Hyper Naked class

When Yamaha's design team was tasked with developing a dynamic, novel bike that would stand out from all its predecessors about a decade ago, no one could have imagined the resounding success it would achieve. But today it is clear: Yamahas... weiter

YAMAHA MT-07

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2023 bis 2024~

Built von 2013 bis 2024~

RRP 7.990 €

RRP 8.374 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

manoeuvrable and easy to drive
lively engine
good brakes

Pros:

Value for money
Agility
Low weight and easy handling
Fun
Versatility
Wonderfully puristic / nothing you don't need

Cons:

sometimes a bit simple processing
Pillion comfort
not an eye-catching bike

Cons:

Chassis not adjustable
slim equipment
Windbreak

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.085 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 370 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.400 mm
Length : 2.085 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 184 (max: 360 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: R2 cylinder, 4 valves/cylinder, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 755 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 87 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

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

Performance

Maximum speed: 205 km/h
Performance: 92 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 75 NM bei 7.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 353 km

Maximum speed: 207 km/h
Performance: 73 HP at 8.750 U/Min
Torque: 67 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 320 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Diamond frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Showa USD 41 mm (travel 130 mm)

Rear suspension:
Showa Mono Shock Absorber (Travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 160/60 - 17

Frame type:
Tubular bridge frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 130 mm)

Rear suspension:
Adjustable central strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of steel

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

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, radially mounted four-piston brake caliper (∅ 295 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston brake caliper (∅ 240 mm)

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)

Result

Personally, we would have liked a little more courage in the design, but objectively speaking, Honda has created a naked bike with an extremely good price-performance ratio with the Hornet 750. There is hardly anything to criticize, the new Hornet just works. Both novice drivers and old hands will have a lot of fun with this device on the country road.

The test bike was kindly provided to us by motofun, a Honda dealer in Kaltenkirchen near Hamburg. There, the Hornet stands as a demonstrator in white and is looking forward to a lot of test drives. Test drive tip: The Schmalfeld curves - Nico from motofun tells you how to get there. Is only 5 minutes away from the dealer ...

Conclusion - what gets stuck

What's stuck is quickly said: Yamaha has achieved a really versatile motorcycle with the MT-07. It is characterized by plenty of driving pleasure and its extremely puristic concept, which can be enjoyed by all those who do not lack attitude and equipment features. If you enjoy configuring your bike before the exit at the breakfast table via APP, you will surely opt for another vehicle.

The MT-07 is also well suited for beginners and newcomers, because the machine can be throttled to A2-compatible 48 hp for new drivers. Thus, you have a motorcycle that you can still enjoy after the A2 phase without having to invest directly in a stronger bike. And Yamaha is putting another high on top with the €500 Young Star driving licence grant: Those who decide on a new MT-07 by 30 June 2021 and prove that they have obtained their a driving licence in class A2 or A from 01.01.2020 will receive a grant of 500 €! This makes the already reasonable price a little more attractive.

The test machine was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser.