Shopping the CFMOTO 675SS and want to know how it really compares to the Aprilia RS660, Honda CBR650R, Yamaha R7 and Kawasaki Ninja 650? Here’s an honest, sourced side-by-side — specs, horsepower, price and the places the competition wins — from Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA. A 95-horsepower inline-triple, loaded with rider tech, at the lowest price in the class. Here’s how it stacks up against the Aprilia, Honda, Yamaha and Kawasaki middleweight sport bikes.
2026 CFMOTO 675SS vs. the middleweight sport class
A 95-horsepower inline-triple, loaded with rider tech, at the lowest price in the class. Here’s how it stacks up against the Aprilia, Honda, Yamaha and Kawasaki middleweight sport bikes.
CFMOTO675SS Best value | ApriliaRS660 | HondaCBR650R | YamahaR7 | KawasakiNinja 650 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 675cc inline-3 | 659cc twin | 649cc inline-4 | 689cc twin | 649cc twin |
| Horsepower claimed | 95 hp | 100 hp | 94 hp | 73 hp | 68 hp |
| Curb weight | 429 lb | ~403 lb | ~445 lb | ~414 lb | ~419 lb |
| Torque claimed | 51.6 lb-ft @ 8,250 rpm | 70 Nm ≈ 51.6 lb-ft | Not published | Not published | 48.5 lb-ft @ 6,700 rpm |
| Quickshifter | ✓ upshift only | ✓ AQS | ✓ E-Clutch, up + down | ✓ up + down | Not offered |
| Front suspension | KYB USD fully adjustable | Kayaba USD reb + preload | Showa SFF-BP USD | Telescopic fully adjustable | 41mm telescopic |
| Front brakes | Dual 300mm radial 4-piston, Bosch ABS | Dual 320mm Brembo | Dual 310mm 4-piston | Dual 298mm | Dual 300mm 2-piston |
| Wheelbase | 55.1″ | Not published | 57.0″ | 54.9″ | 55.5″ |
| Seat height | 31.9″ | 820 mm ≈ 32.3″ | 31.9″ | 32.7″ | 31.1″ |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 gal | 15 L ≈ 4.0 gal | 4.1 gal | 3.7 gal | 4.0 gal |
| Factory warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| Spec sheet model year | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price starting MSRP | $7,999 | ~$11,699 | ~$9,899 | $9,399 | ~$8,299 |
Why buy the 675SS from Empire
A characterful triple with near-class-best power and a full electronics suite — for the lowest price in the class.
- ✓95 hp inline-triple. More power than the Honda, Yamaha and Kawasaki — with a smooth, torquey triple most rivals can’t match.
- ✓Lowest price in the class. $7,999 — from $300 under the Ninja to $3,700 under the Aprilia.
- ✓Loaded and warrantied. TFT, quickshifter, traction control and TPMS standard, plus a 2-year warranty — double the Japanese trio.
- ●Straight talk. The Aprilia RS660 makes 100 hp and is the sharper track weapon — but it costs about $3,700 more.
And the price is the price. Our advertised number already includes freight, setup and our documentation fee — only sales tax and title/registration are added.
Watch before you buy — top 675SS videos
▶A 95HP Triple for $8K?! — Review + Raw SoundIndependent YouTube review
▶Full Ride & ReviewIndependent YouTube review
▶New King of Mid-Range Sport Bikes?Independent YouTube review
▶1-Year Long-Term ReviewIndependent YouTube review
Frequently asked questions
Is the CFMOTO 675SS a good choice?
A characterful triple with near-class-best power and a full electronics suite — for the lowest price in the class. More power than the Honda, Yamaha and Kawasaki — with a smooth, torquey triple most rivals can’t match.
How does the CFMOTO 675SS compare to the competition?
The Aprilia RS660 makes 100 hp and is the sharper track weapon — but it costs about $3,700 more.
Where can I see the CFMOTO 675SS near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA stocks the CFMOTO 675SS with Up Front Pricing — freight, setup and our documentation fee are already in the advertised price. Text us at 509-498-3541 or browse the inventory online.
Detailed spec rows were taken from each manufacturer’s own published sheet on September 10, 2026: CFMOTO’s official 2026 Motorcycle Product Guide, Aprilia’s RS 660 tech-spec sheet (2025 standard model; Aprilia publishes metric figures — conversions shown are approximate — and lists no wheelbase or tire sizes), Honda’s 2026 CBR650R E-Clutch spec page, Yamaha’s 2026 YZF-R7 spec page, and Kawasaki’s 2026 Ninja 650 spec page. Honda and Yamaha publish no torque figure for these models; Kawasaki rates horsepower per ISO 4106, and ABS is standard only on the Ninja 650 ABS trim. Other figures are from manufacturer and published sources; competitor specs and prices are approximate, vary by trim and market, and should be verified before purchase. MSRPs exclude tax and title/registration. Video links are independent third-party YouTube reviews for research; Empire Cycle & Powersports is not affiliated with the creators. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.
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Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.