2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet vs 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet 78.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C 69 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 9.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 41 hp (2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C) up to 47 hp (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Torque spans 42 Nm (2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C) up to 43 Nm (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Weight spans 181 kg (2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C) to 188 kg (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Displacement spans 450 cc (2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C) to 500 cc (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
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| Specification | HONDA CB500 Hornet | CF MOTO 450 CL-C |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | CF MOTO |
| Model | HONDA CB500 Hornet | CF MOTO 450 CL-C |
| Engine size | 500cc | 450cc |
| Power | 47hp | 41hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 42nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 188kg | 181kg |
| Front brake | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers | 320mm disc 4-piston J. Juan radial Calipers (ABS) |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper | 220mm disc J. Juan Calipers (ABS) |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 69cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 130/90-R16 (CST) |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) | 150/80-R16 (CST) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, | 37mm Inverted Fork Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm | Adjustable Monoshock Absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Chopper – Cruiser |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 190km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km | 12 L – 4 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6399 | $5899 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View CF MOTO price list |
| Extra features | -Assist/slipper clutch , 5-inch full colour TFT, Honda RoadSync -HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System), Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
-TCS, ABS Standard features -Leather seat, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity -3.6-inch round TFT screen with T-Box. |
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2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet vs 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet and 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C are closely matched in torque, while the CB500 Hornet has more displacement and peak power, and the 450 CL-C has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CB500 Hornet has a larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 450 cc).
Peak power
CB500 Hornet has a modest listed power advantage (47 hp vs 41 hp).
Torque
CB500 Hornet and 450 CL-C have very similar listed torque (43 Nm vs 42 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB500 Hornet and 450 CL-C have very similar listed top speeds (188 km/h vs 190 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
450 CL-C has a modest listed weight advantage (181 kg vs 188 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: CB500 Hornet is listed higher (78.5 cm) than 450 CL-C (69 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, weight and seat height, while torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB500 Hornet vs CF MOTO 450 CL-C?
CF MOTO 450 CL-C is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CB500 Hornet.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB500 Hornet or CF MOTO 450 CL-C?
HONDA CB500 Hornet has 47 hp compared with 41 hp on the CF MOTO 450 CL-C.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB500 Hornet or CF MOTO 450 CL-C?
CF MOTO 450 CL-C is lighter at 181 kg vs 188 kg for HONDA CB500 Hornet.
Which is better, HONDA CB500 Hornet or CF MOTO 450 CL-C?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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