2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet 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 CB500 Hornet 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- HONDA CB500F 79 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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.
- Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weights are very close.
- Engine sizes are very close.
Reader votes so far — total 3: 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet (3); HONDA CB500F (0).
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| Specification | HONDA CB500 Hornet | HONDA CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | HONDA CB500 Hornet | HONDA CB500F |
| Engine size | 500cc | 500cc |
| Power | 47hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 188kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper | Single 240mm disc, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70R-17 radial |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) | 160/60-17 radial |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.7-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km | 17 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6399 | $6799 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Assist/slipper clutch , 5-inch full colour TFT, Honda RoadSync -HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System), Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
-SLIPPER ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
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2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet vs 2023 HONDA CB500F: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet and 2023 HONDA CB500F are closely matched on the listed specifications that can be compared.
Engine displacement
CB500 Hornet and CB500F have very similar engine displacement (500 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
CB500 Hornet and CB500F have very similar peak power (47 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
CB500 Hornet and CB500F have very similar listed torque (43 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB500 Hornet and CB500F have very similar listed top speeds (188 km/h vs 185 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB500 Hornet and CB500F have very similar listed weights (188 kg vs 188 kg). CB500 Hornet and CB500F have very similar seat heights (78.5 cm vs 79 cm).
Conclusion
The listed specifications that can be compared remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB500 Hornet vs HONDA CB500F?
HONDA CB500 Hornet is listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) vs 185 km/h (115 mph) for HONDA CB500F.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB500 Hornet or HONDA CB500F?
Both are rated at 47 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB500 Hornet or HONDA CB500F?
Both weigh 188 kg in our database.
Which is better, HONDA CB500 Hornet 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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