2024 HONDA CB300R vs HONDA CB500F
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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 CB300R 80 cm Tallest seat here
- HONDA CB500F 79 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 27.5 hp (2024 HONDA CB300R) up to 47 hp (HONDA CB500F).
- Torque spans 24 Nm (2024 HONDA CB300R) up to 43 Nm (HONDA CB500F).
- Weight spans 146 kg (2024 HONDA CB300R) to 188 kg (HONDA CB500F).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 HONDA CB300R) to 500 cc (HONDA CB500F).
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| Specification | HONDA CB300R | HONDA CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | HONDA CB300R | HONDA CB500F |
| Engine size | 300cc | 500cc |
| Power | 27.5hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 24nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 146kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | Single 296mm disc; ABS | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc; ABS | Single 240mm disc, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 120/70R-17 radial |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 160/60-17 radial |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted fork; 5.1-inch travel | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.7-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link® single shock; 5.2-inch travel | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 9.7 L – 4 L/100km | 17 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5149 | $6799 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -SLIPPER ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
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2024 HONDA CB300R vs 2023 HONDA CB500F: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA CB300R and 2023 HONDA CB500F differ on the listed specifications: the CB300R has a lower listed weight, and the CB500F has more displacement, peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
CB500F has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
CB500F has a clear listed power advantage (47 hp vs 27.5 hp).
Torque
CB500F has a clear listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 24 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB300R and CB500F have very similar listed top speeds (180 km/h vs 185 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB300R is notably lighter on the listed weight (146 kg vs 188 kg). CB300R and CB500F have very similar seat heights (80 cm vs 79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and weight, while listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB300R vs HONDA CB500F?
HONDA CB500F is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for HONDA CB300R.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB300R or HONDA CB500F?
HONDA CB500F has 47 hp compared with 28 hp on the HONDA CB300R.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB300R or HONDA CB500F?
HONDA CB300R is lighter at 146 kg vs 188 kg for HONDA CB500F.
Which is better, HONDA CB300R or HONDA CB500F?
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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