Yamaha Diversion vs Honda CB 650 (reduced effect) (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Diversionstacks up against the Honda CB 650 (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha DiversionHonda CB 650 (reduced effect)
Model year20151982
Price
Engine600 cc627 cc
Horsepower77 hp50 hp
Torque60 Nm
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABSDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS.Expanding brake
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 3.25-19 / 3.75-18

Yamaha Diversion vs Honda CB 650 (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Diversion and the Honda CB 650 (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Diversion brings 77 hp, while the Honda CB 650 (reduced effect) counters with 50 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: