2024 CF MOTO 450MT vs Honda CL500
Pick your favourite below and cast your vote — counts update right away and no registration is required. Sharing your choice helps others who read this comparison.
Scores, summary & seat (optional) Estimates and auto text from specs — open if you want them.
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 CF MOTO 450MT 82 cm Tallest seat here
- Honda CL500 79 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 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 46 hp (Honda CL500).
- Torque spans 43.3 Nm (Honda CL500) up to 44 Nm (2024 CF MOTO 450MT).
- Weight spans 175 kg (2024 CF MOTO 450MT) to 191 kg (Honda CL500).
- Displacement spans 450 cc (2024 CF MOTO 450MT) to 500 cc (Honda CL500).
All values look the same; turn off the filter.
| Specification | CF MOTO 450MT | Honda CL500 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CF MOTO | HONDA |
| Model | CF MOTO 450MT | Honda CL500 |
| Engine size | 450cc | 500cc |
| Power | 43.6hp | 46hp |
| Torque | 44nm. | 43.3nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 175kg | 191kg |
| Front brake | 4-piston J.Juan caliper, 320mm disc Bosch ABS | Single 310mm floating disc, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 1-piston J.Juan caliper, Bosch ABS, 240mm disc (replaceable) | Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 110/80R19M/C 59H |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-18 | 150/70R17M/C 69H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm USD KYB fork, adjustable | Telescopic 41mm Upright forks, 150mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link, KYB monoshock, adjustable | Twin shock with 45mm round pipe swingarm, 5-step pre-load adjustment |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Naked |
| Top speed | 190km/h | 160km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 4 L/100km | 12 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5499 | $6149 |
| Brand price lists | View CF MOTO price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper Clutch, TCS, ABS on/off, Next-Gen TFT display, Navigation, and Bluetooth phone connectivity. |
Opinions
You need to vote for a model above before you can leave a short comment. Comments are published after editor approval.
No published opinions yet — you can be the first.
2024 CF MOTO 450MT vs 2023 Honda CL500: listed specifications
The 2024 CF MOTO 450MT and 2023 Honda CL500 are closely matched in torque, while the 450MT has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the CL500 has more displacement and peak power.
Engine displacement
CL500 has a larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 450 cc).
Peak power
CL500 has a modest listed power advantage (46 hp vs 43.6 hp).
Torque
450MT and CL500 have very similar listed torque (44 Nm vs 43.3 Nm).
Listed top speed
450MT has a clear listed top-speed advantage (190 km/h vs 160 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 191 kg). CL500 has a lower listed seat height (79 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while torque remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of CF MOTO 450MT vs Honda CL500?
CF MOTO 450MT is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 160 km/h (99 mph) for Honda CL500.
Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 450MT or Honda CL500?
Honda CL500 has 46 hp compared with 44 hp on the CF MOTO 450MT.
Which is lighter, CF MOTO 450MT or Honda CL500?
CF MOTO 450MT is lighter at 175 kg vs 191 kg for Honda CL500.
Which is better, CF MOTO 450MT or Honda CL500?
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.
Similar comparisons
Other comparisons that share these bikes or were recently added.
