2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet vs HONDA CB500F vs 2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM
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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
- 2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM 79.5 cm Tallest 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 47 hp (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) up to 78 hp (2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM).
- Torque spans 43 Nm (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) up to 49 Nm (2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM).
- Weight spans 188 kg (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) to 194 kg (2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | HONDA CB500 Hornet | HONDA CB500F | CF MOTO 500SR VOOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA | CF MOTO |
| Model | HONDA CB500 Hornet | HONDA CB500F | CF MOTO 500SR VOOM |
| Engine size | 500cc | 500cc | 500cc |
| Power | 47hp | 47hp | 78hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 43nm. | 49nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 188kg | 188kg | 194kg |
| Front brake | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS | Φ 300mm hydraulic dual disc brake, radial four-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper | Single 240mm disc, ABS | Φ 220mm hydraulic single disc brake, floating brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 79cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70R-17 radial | 120/70 R17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) | 160/60-17 radial | 160/60 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.7-inch travel | Φ41mm USD front forks, preload and rebound adjustable |
| 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 | single rear shock, preload and rebound adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 185km/h | 239km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km | 17 L – 4 L/100km | 15.5 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | |||
| Service quality | |||
| Parts availability | |||
| Price | $6399 | $6799 | Price not listed. |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | 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) |
-SLIPPER ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
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HONDA CB500 Hornet vs HONDA CB500F vs CF MOTO 500SR VOOM: which is better for you?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB500 Hornet vs HONDA CB500F?
HONDA CB500 Hornet is listed at 188 km/h vs 185 km/h for HONDA CB500F.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB500 Hornet or HONDA CB500F?
Both are rated at 47 hp 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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