2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet vs 2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 600

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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.

2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet
15 pts
Top on paper
2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 600
85 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

Best fit here
2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet
78 pts
2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 600
36.5 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet
17.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 600
91.7 pts

Sporty riding

2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet
19.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 600
93.8 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet
90.1 pts
2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 600
16.1 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 QJ MOTOR SRK 600 80 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 47 hp (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) up to 81 hp (2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 600).
  • Torque spans 43 Nm (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) up to 51 Nm (2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 600).
  • Weight spans 188 kg (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) to 229 kg (2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 600).
  • Displacement spans 500 cc (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) to 600 cc (2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 600).
Specification HONDA CB500 Hornet QJ MOTOR SRK 600
Brand HONDA QJMOTOR
Model HONDA CB500 Hornet QJ MOTOR SRK 600
Engine size 500cc 600cc
Power 47hp 81hp
Torque 43nm. 51nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 188kg 229kg
Front brake Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers Hydr.Disc ø320mm(double)(ABS)
Rear brake Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper Hydr.Disc ø260mm(ABS)
Seat height (cm) 78.5cm 80cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) 120/70ZR17
Rear tyre 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) 180/55ZR17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, Telescopic Upside-Down
Rear suspension Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm Telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 188km/h 240km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17.7 L – 4 L/100km 15 L – 7 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $6399 Price not listed.
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View QJMOTOR price list
Extra features

-Assist/slipper clutch , 5-inch full colour TFT, Honda RoadSync

-HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System), Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)

TFT Display

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2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet vs 2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 600: listed specifications

The 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet and 2024 QJ MOTOR SRK 600 differ on the listed specifications: the CB500 Hornet has a lower listed weight, and the SRK 600 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

SRK 600 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (600 cc vs 500 cc).

Peak power

SRK 600 has a clear listed power advantage (81 hp vs 47 hp).

Torque

SRK 600 has a clear listed torque advantage (51 Nm vs 43 Nm).

Listed top speed

SRK 600 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 188 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

CB500 Hornet is notably lighter on the listed weight (188 kg vs 229 kg). CB500 Hornet has a lower listed seat height (78.5 cm vs 80 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HONDA CB500 Hornet vs QJ MOTOR SRK 600?

QJ MOTOR SRK 600 is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CB500 Hornet.

Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB500 Hornet or QJ MOTOR SRK 600?

QJ MOTOR SRK 600 has 81 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA CB500 Hornet.

Which is lighter, HONDA CB500 Hornet or QJ MOTOR SRK 600?

HONDA CB500 Hornet is lighter at 188 kg vs 229 kg for QJ MOTOR SRK 600.

Which is better, HONDA CB500 Hornet or QJ MOTOR SRK 600?

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.