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Honda CBR650R E-Clutch vs Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT

Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT edges it on the Power Index. Both are clutchless, so neither needs a manual licence skill set. Here is how they stack up on the numbers and our ratings.

CBR650R E-ClutchMT-09 Y-AMT
Power Index 72 80
Rank #15 #4
Price from £9,049 £10,310
Power 94 bhp 117 bhp
Torque 63 Nm 93 Nm
Top speed 130 mph 140 mph
Economy / range 58 mpg 55 mpg
Kerb weight 211 kg 194 kg
Seat height 810 mm 825 mm
Transmission 6-speed E-Clutch 6-speed Y-AMT
Min. licence A2 A
Model year 2026 2026
Ease 8.0 7.0
Comfort 6.0 6.0
Fun 8.0 10.0
Tech 7.0 8.0
Value 8.0 8.0
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