Honda XR 70 R vs Yamaha GT80 B (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XR 70 Rstacks up against the Yamaha GT80 B. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XR 70 RYamaha GT80 B
Model year20031975
Price
Engine72 cc72 cc
Horsepower5 hp
Torque6 Nm
Weight59 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission3-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-15 / 2.75-14

Honda XR 70 R vs Yamaha GT80 B — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XR 70 R and the Yamaha GT80 B usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XR 70 R brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha GT80 B counters with 5 hp at 59 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: