Honda CB750 Hornet vs Yamaha MT-07
Two naked bikes scored on the same 100-point system: specs side by side, points per category and a verdict that commits.
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-07 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Parallel twin, liquid cooled, Unicam | CP2 parallel twin, liquid cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement | 755 cc | 689 cc |
| Power | 91.8 hp at 9,500 rpm | 73.4 hp at 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 75 Nm at 7,250 rpm | 68 Nm at 6,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.48 hp/kg | 0.40 hp/kg |
| Chassis | ||
| Wet weight | 190 kg | 184 kg |
| Front suspension | Showa 41 mm SFF-BP, 130 mm | KYB 41 mm inverted, 130 mm |
| Front adjustability | Non-adjustable | Preload only |
| Rear suspension | Showa monoshock, 150 mm | KYB monoshock, 130 mm |
| Rear adjustability | Preload only | Preload and rebound |
| Front brake | 296 mm, radial 4-piston | 298 mm, radial 4-piston |
| ABS | Standard ABS | Standard ABS |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seat height | 795 mm | 805 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.2 L | 14 L |
| Claimed consumption | 4.3 L/100 km | 4.2 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 353 km | 333 km |
| Ownership | ||
| Price | €7,990 | €8,199 |
| Service interval | 12,000 km | 10,000 km |
| Valve check | 24,000 km | 42,000 km |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Equipment | ||
| Dash | TFT | TFT |
| Ride modes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise control | Not available | Not available |
| Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
The Honda CB750 Hornet wins this comparison clearly, 60.6 points to 52.2.
The gap of 8.4 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the CB750 Hornet takes 10.2 points out of the MT-07. 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 73.4 hp and 68 Nm moving 184 kg for the MT-07. That is 0.48 hp per kilo playing 0.40.
The CB750 Hornet costs €7,990, which leaves €209 in your pocket against the MT-07 at €8,199. Service intervals run 12,000 km on the CB750 Hornet and 10,000 km on the MT-07.
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-07?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet. It carries 0.48 hp per kilo (91.8 hp, 190 kg wet) against 0.40 hp per kilo for the Yamaha MT-07 (73.4 hp, 184 kg).
- Is the Honda CB750 Hornet cheaper than the Yamaha MT-07?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet is cheaper at €7,990 list, €209 less than the Yamaha MT-07 at €8,199.
- Which is better for shorter riders?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet. Its 795 mm seat is 10 mm lower than the Yamaha MT-07, and at 190 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
- Which has better technology, the CB750 Hornet or the MT-07?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet, which scores 7.1 of 10 tech points with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity. The Yamaha MT-07 counters with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity.
- Which goes further on a tank?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet: 353 km from its 15.2 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 333 km for the Yamaha MT-07.
- Which bike wins overall?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet, scoring 60.6 of 100 against 52.2 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.
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