2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet vs CF MOTO 400NK
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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 CB500 Hornet 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- CF MOTO 400NK 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 41 hp (CF MOTO 400NK) up to 47 hp (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Torque spans 35.4 Nm (CF MOTO 400NK) up to 43 Nm (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Weight spans 188 kg (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) to 193 kg (CF MOTO 400NK).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (CF MOTO 400NK) to 500 cc (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
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| Specification | HONDA CB500 Hornet | CF MOTO 400NK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | CF MOTO |
| Model | HONDA CB500 Hornet | CF MOTO 400NK |
| Engine size | 500cc | 400cc |
| Power | 47hp | 41hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 35.4nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 188kg | 193kg |
| Front brake | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers | Dual 300MM discs (ABS) (J.JUAN Calipers) |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper | 240MM disc (ABS) (J.JUAN Calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) | 160/60ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, | Inverted fork shocks |
| Rear suspension | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm | Rebound shock, Monoshock Absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 188km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km | 17 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6399 | $4000 |
| 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) |
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2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet vs 2023 CF MOTO 400NK: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet and 2023 CF MOTO 400NK are closely matched in weight, while the CB500 Hornet has more displacement, peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
CB500 Hornet has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
CB500 Hornet has a modest listed power advantage (47 hp vs 41 hp).
Torque
CB500 Hornet has a clear listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 35.4 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB500 Hornet and 400NK have very similar listed top speeds (188 km/h vs 188 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB500 Hornet and 400NK have very similar listed weights (188 kg vs 193 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 and seat height, while listed top speed and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB500 Hornet vs CF MOTO 400NK?
Both are listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB500 Hornet or CF MOTO 400NK?
HONDA CB500 Hornet has 47 hp compared with 41 hp on the CF MOTO 400NK.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB500 Hornet or CF MOTO 400NK?
HONDA CB500 Hornet is lighter at 188 kg vs 193 kg for CF MOTO 400NK.
Which is better, HONDA CB500 Hornet or CF MOTO 400NK?
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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