Yamaha MT07 or Honda CB650F?

roadstarr · L Plate Warrior Joined: 13 Apr 2016 Karma :

Hey everybody!

Just passed my DAS (Direct Access Scheme - for those who dont know) and I am looking to upgrade from my YBR 125 to a bigger bike.

I have been looking around and came down to 2 options ( 3 actually but the KTM 690DUKE is a bit pricey) which are the MT07 and CB650F.

I really like the looks of the MT07 and thought that I was decided and thats the one i wanted, however doing my training and test with the Honda i must admit it grew on me.

I've watched tones of reviews, read comparisons etc but i still cant make my mind up.

Any ideas ,tips or comments are welcomed!

Ride safe Smile

M.C · Super Spammer Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :

Hey, personally I'd rather have the older Hornet than the current one, unless you're on an A2 license.

Duke 690's seem to be around the same price of the other 2? Depends what you want, a single, twin or IL4. Duke & MT-07 are a fair bit lighter than the CB650f.

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Well, I'd ride them both and decide on that basis.

On paper, the Honda is substantially heavier, more expensive, less fuel efficient, and has less torque, produced higher up. It would have to destroy the MT on the road to get a look in.
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SuperMike · Scooby Slapper Joined: 30 Sep 2015 Karma :

I brought a new CBR650F as my first big bike. Brought new. No complaints getting on a year later. I've not got a great deal to compare against however of course.

I would say that the best bet would definitely be to get a test ride in on them both, and then go for whichever one lights your fire the most. Which bike is best is going to be so subjective - you could spend a night in a pub debating bikes.

As a first big bike I wouldn't be so bothered about which one is quicker, or which one is slightly lighter. Whichever of the two you choose will have more than enough horses to get you smiling.

roadstarr · L Plate Warrior Joined: 13 Apr 2016 Karma :

Thanks for the input guys.
Will definitely have to test ride the mt 07 when i get a chance ! Cool

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Now that I check, the Honda is only £613 more OTR, with less usurious finance that brings the difference down to £10 a month. It's also sold far fewer units so dealers may have some more wiggle room.

I'd expect it'll come down to how you like your power delivered - the Honda does have a bit more at the top end.
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Bozzy · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 Dec 2015 Karma :

Street triple?

Copycat73 · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jan 2013 Karma :

andys675 · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Karma :

the honda is going to drop value like a stone cos they're not selling well new, that's why the stupid deals
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