2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet vs 2024 CF MOTO 450MT

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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.

Top on paper
2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet
50 pts
Top on paper
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
50 pts

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

2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet
32.5 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
77.9 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet
52.2 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
62.9 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet
61 pts
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
47.9 pts

New rider friendly

2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet
33.6 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
70 pts

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 Lowest seat here
  • 2024 CF MOTO 450MT 82 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 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 43.6 hp (2024 CF MOTO 450MT) up to 47 hp (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
  • Torque spans 43 Nm (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) up to 44 Nm (2024 CF MOTO 450MT).
  • Weight spans 175 kg (2024 CF MOTO 450MT) to 188 kg (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
  • Displacement spans 450 cc (2024 CF MOTO 450MT) to 500 cc (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
Specification HONDA CB500 Hornet CF MOTO 450MT
Brand HONDA CF MOTO
Model HONDA CB500 Hornet CF MOTO 450MT
Engine size 500cc 450cc
Power 47hp 43.6hp
Torque 43nm. 44nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 188kg 175kg
Front brake Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers 4-piston J.Juan caliper, 320mm disc Bosch ABS
Rear brake Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper 1-piston J.Juan caliper, Bosch ABS, 240mm disc (replaceable)
Seat height (cm) 78.5cm 82cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) 90/90-21
Rear tyre 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) 140/70-18
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, 41mm USD KYB fork, adjustable
Rear suspension Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm Multi-link, KYB monoshock, adjustable
Motorcycle type Naked Adventure
Top speed 188km/h 190km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17.7 L – 4 L/100km 17 L – 4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $6399 $5499
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)

-Slipper Clutch, TCS, ABS on/off, Next-Gen TFT display, Navigation, and Bluetooth phone connectivity.

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2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet vs 2024 CF MOTO 450MT: listed specifications

The 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet and 2024 CF MOTO 450MT are closely matched in torque, while the CB500 Hornet has more displacement and peak power, and the 450MT 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 43.6 hp).

Torque

CB500 Hornet and 450MT have very similar listed torque (43 Nm vs 44 Nm).

Listed top speed

CB500 Hornet and 450MT 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

450MT has a modest listed weight advantage (175 kg vs 188 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 450MT is listed higher (82 cm) than CB500 Hornet (78.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HONDA CB500 Hornet vs CF MOTO 450MT?

CF MOTO 450MT 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 450MT?

HONDA CB500 Hornet has 47 hp compared with 44 hp on the CF MOTO 450MT.

Which is lighter, HONDA CB500 Hornet or CF MOTO 450MT?

CF MOTO 450MT is lighter at 175 kg vs 188 kg for HONDA CB500 Hornet.

Which is better, HONDA CB500 Hornet or CF MOTO 450MT?

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.