Yamaha SZR 660 vs Honda CX 650 Turbo (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha SZR 660stacks up against the Honda CX 650 Turbo. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha SZR 660Honda CX 650 Turbo
Model year19981985
Price
Engine659 cc673 cc
Horsepower48 hp100 hp
Torque54 Nm
Weight159 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-18 / 120/90-17

Yamaha SZR 660 vs Honda CX 650 Turbo — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha SZR 660 and the Honda CX 650 Turbo usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha SZR 660 brings 48 hp in a 159 kg package, while the Honda CX 650 Turbo counters with 100 hp.

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: