Honda CB750 Hornet vs Yamaha MT-03
Two naked bikes scored on the same 100-point system: specs side by side, points per category and a verdict that commits. These two sit in different classes, so each score is computed within its own class.
0 to 100 km/h
Estimated from power to weight, not a measured time.
Points by category
Six categories, 100 points. How every point is calculated
Engine and performance
out of 25Handling and chassis
out of 20Value
out of 20Practicality
out of 15Technology
out of 10Reliability and ownership
out of 10Specs side by side
| Spec | HondaCB750 Hornet | YamahaMT-03 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Parallel twin, liquid cooled, Unicam | Parallel twin, liquid cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement | 755 cc | 321 cc |
| Power | 91.8 hp at 9,500 rpm | 42 hp at 10,750 rpm |
| Torque | 75 Nm at 7,250 rpm | 29.6 Nm at 9,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.48 hp/kg | 0.25 hp/kg |
| Chassis | ||
| Wet weight | 190 kg | 167 kg |
| Front suspension | Showa 41 mm SFF-BP, 130 mm | KYB 37 mm inverted, 130 mm |
| Front adjustability | Non-adjustable | Preload only |
| Rear suspension | Showa monoshock, 150 mm | KYB monoshock, 125 mm |
| Rear adjustability | Preload only | Preload only |
| Front brake | 296 mm, radial 4-piston | 298 mm, axial 2-piston |
| ABS | Standard ABS | Standard ABS |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seat height | 795 mm | 780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.2 L | 14 L |
| Claimed consumption | 4.3 L/100 km | 3.8 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 353 km | 368 km |
| Ownership | ||
| Price | €7,990 | €6,899 |
| Service interval | 12,000 km | 10,000 km |
| Valve check | 24,000 km | 42,000 km |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Equipment | ||
| Dash | TFT | LCD |
| Ride modes | Yes | No |
| Traction control | Yes | No |
| Quickshifter | Optional | Not available |
| Cruise control | Not available | Not available |
| Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
The Honda CB750 Hornet wins this comparison comfortably, 60.6 points to 40.2.
The gap of 20.4 points is built mostly in value, where the CB750 Hornet takes 10.2 points out of the MT-03. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.
On the road the CB750 Hornet is the quicker machine: 91.8 hp and 75 Nm moving 190 kg, against 42 hp and 29.6 Nm moving 167 kg for the MT-03. That is 0.48 hp per kilo playing 0.25.
The MT-03 costs €6,899, which leaves €1,091 in your pocket against the CB750 Hornet at €7,990. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the MT-03 and 12,000 km on the CB750 Hornet.
Better for city and commuting
Honda CB750 Hornet
A 795 mm seat, 353 km of tank range and the stronger practicality and value scores make it the easier bike to live with daily.
Better for weekend twisties
Honda CB750 Hornet
91.8 hp pushing 190 kg with Showa 41 mm SFF-BP up front. It takes the combined engine and handling points.
Better for longer trips
Honda CB750 Hornet
353 km between fuel stops and the better equipment score. Distance rewards range and rider aids, and it has more of both.
Frequently asked
- Which is faster, the Honda CB750 Hornet or the Yamaha MT-03?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet. It carries 0.48 hp per kilo (91.8 hp, 190 kg wet) against 0.25 hp per kilo for the Yamaha MT-03 (42 hp, 167 kg).
- Is the Honda CB750 Hornet cheaper than the Yamaha MT-03?
- The Yamaha MT-03 is cheaper at €6,899 list, €1,091 less than the Honda CB750 Hornet at €7,990.
- Which is better for shorter riders?
- The Yamaha MT-03. Its 780 mm seat is 15 mm lower than the Honda CB750 Hornet, and at 167 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
- Which has better technology, the CB750 Hornet or the MT-03?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet, which scores 7.1 of 10 tech points with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity. The Yamaha MT-03 counters with phone connectivity.
- Which goes further on a tank?
- The Yamaha MT-03: 368 km from its 14 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 353 km for the Honda CB750 Hornet.
- Which bike wins overall?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet, scoring 60.6 of 100 against 40.2 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.
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