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Honda CB650R vs Yamaha XSR700 — Side by side
Detailed face-off between the Honda CB650R and the Yamaha XSR700: price, full specs, equipment, pros and watch-outs. Updated 2026.
At a glance
The Honda CB650R is 12% cheaper than the Yamaha XSR700 (MAD 109,900 vs MAD 125,000).
Editorial verdict
Which should you pick?
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Spec sheet comparison
| — | Honda CB650R | Yamaha XSR700 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Honda | Yamaha |
| Body | naked | naked |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Power | 95 ch | 73 ch |
| Consumption | 5.6 L/100 km | 4.4 L/100 km |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Entry price | MAD 109,900 | MAD 125,000 |
| Top trim price | MAD 109,900 | MAD 125,000 |
Pros and watch-outs
Honda CB650R
Pros
- In-line 4-cylinder — signature sound, unique under 110k MAD
- E-Clutch transmission — no manual clutch lever, 2024 innovation
- Honda Maroc / Optorg 8-dealer network (densest in Morocco)
- Legendary Honda reliability — typically 100,000+ km without trouble
- 5" colour TFT + Honda RoadSync (Maps + calls)
Watch-outs
- Not A2-compatible (95 hp >> 47.5 hp limit)
- MT-09 at 134k MAD has 25% more power for just 25k MAD extra
- Suspension not compression-adjustable
Yamaha XSR700
Pros
- 73 hp CP2 engine — most powerful in middleweight A2 neo-retro segment
- Native A2 with Premium Motors restrictor kit included
- 188 kg dry — lightest in segment
- Brushed-aluminium tank + flat seat = authentic 70s look
- Shared parts with MT-07 / Ténéré 700 — simple service
Watch-outs
- No colour TFT (round LCD cluster — faithful to look but less modern)
- 835 mm seat too tall for riders <175 cm
- Neo-retro image less recognisable than an RE Continental GT
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Frequently asked — Honda CB650R vs Yamaha XSR700
Honda CB650R or Yamaha XSR700: which to pick in Morocco 2026?
It depends on your profile. If your top criterion is entry price, look at the Honda CB650R (entry MAD 109,900). If you prioritise the engine or standard equipment, compare the spec sheet above line by line. For purely urban use in Morocco, fuel consumption and exterior size matter more than power; for long Casa-Tanger or Casa-Marrakech trips, power and motorway comfort become decisive.
What's the price gap between the Honda CB650R and the Yamaha XSR700?
The Honda CB650R starts at MAD 109,900 versus MAD 125,000 for the Yamaha XSR700, a 12% gap at entry. On top trims, the gap may close or invert — check each model's detailed page for the exact figure on the trim you're considering.
Which one holds value better when sold used?
In Morocco, Japanese and German C-SUVs (Toyota RAV4, VW Tiguan) typically retain 65-70% of their new price at 3 years, ahead of Chinese brands and newer SUVs that plateau around 55-60%. For an exact figure on your model, run the estimator at the top of each model page — it computes median + p25-p75 range based on the year and mileage you enter.
Where can the Honda CB650R and Yamaha XSR700 be test-driven in Morocco?
Both models are sold through their importers' official dealer networks in Morocco. For the latest list with addresses and phone numbers, see each model's /neuf/ page — every page lists the official importer and helps you find the nearest dealer to your city.