HONDA CB500XA 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.

HONDA CB500XA
18 pts
Top on paper
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
82 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

HONDA CB500XA
28.3 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
77.9 pts

Touring / long rides

HONDA CB500XA
57.9 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
62.9 pts

Sporty riding

HONDA CB500XA
35.2 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
69 pts

New rider friendly

HONDA CB500XA
13.5 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 450MT
87.5 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • HONDA CB500XA 83 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 CF MOTO 450MT 82 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 (HONDA CB500XA).
  • Torque spans 43 Nm (HONDA CB500XA) up to 44 Nm (2024 CF MOTO 450MT).
  • Weight spans 175 kg (2024 CF MOTO 450MT) to 199 kg (HONDA CB500XA).
  • Displacement spans 450 cc (2024 CF MOTO 450MT) to 500 cc (HONDA CB500XA).

Reader votes so far — total 25: HONDA CB500XA (15); 2024 CF MOTO 450MT (10).

Specification HONDA CB500XA CF MOTO 450MT
Brand HONDA CF MOTO
Model HONDA CB500XA 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 199kg 175kg
Front brake Dual 310 mm x 5 mm disc with Nissin axial-mount two piston calipers 4-piston J.Juan caliper, 320mm disc Bosch ABS
Rear brake 240 mm x 5 mm disc with single piston caliper 1-piston J.Juan caliper, Bosch ABS, 240mm disc (replaceable)
Seat height (cm) 83cm 82cm
Front tyre 110/80R19M/C 90/90-21
Rear tyre 160/60ZR-17M/C 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 Adventure 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 $7399 $5499
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View CF MOTO price list
Extra features

-The slipper/assist clutch

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

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2023 HONDA CB500XA vs 2024 CF MOTO 450MT: listed specifications

The 2023 HONDA CB500XA and 2024 CF MOTO 450MT are closely matched in torque, while the CB500XA has more displacement and peak power, and the 450MT has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

CB500XA has a larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 450 cc).

Peak power

CB500XA has a modest listed power advantage (47 hp vs 43.6 hp).

Torque

CB500XA and 450MT have very similar listed torque (43 Nm vs 44 Nm).

Listed top speed

CB500XA 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 is notably lighter on the listed weight (175 kg vs 199 kg). CB500XA and 450MT have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 82 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power and weight, while torque, listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HONDA CB500XA vs CF MOTO 450MT?

CF MOTO 450MT is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CB500XA.

Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB500XA or CF MOTO 450MT?

HONDA CB500XA has 47 hp compared with 44 hp on the CF MOTO 450MT.

Which is lighter, HONDA CB500XA or CF MOTO 450MT?

CF MOTO 450MT is lighter at 175 kg vs 199 kg for HONDA CB500XA.

Which is better, HONDA CB500XA 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.