2024 Honda SCL500 vs CF MOTO 450NK
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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 SCL500 78.9 cm Lowest seat here
- CF MOTO 450NK 79.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.6 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 46 hp (2024 Honda SCL500) up to 47 hp (CF MOTO 450NK).
- Torque spans 39 Nm (CF MOTO 450NK) up to 43 Nm (2024 Honda SCL500).
- Weight spans 165 kg (CF MOTO 450NK) to 191 kg (2024 Honda SCL500).
- Displacement spans 450 cc (CF MOTO 450NK) to 500 cc (2024 Honda SCL500).
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| Specification | Honda SCL500 | CF MOTO 450NK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | CF MOTO |
| Model | Honda SCL500 | CF MOTO 450NK |
| Engine size | 500cc | 450cc |
| Power | 46hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 39nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 191kg | 165kg |
| Front brake | Single 310mm disc with two-piston calipers; ABS | 320 mm single discs，J.Juan |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, ABS | 220 mm single disc，HANGTE |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.9cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80-19 | 110/70 R17 CST AS5 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-17 | 150/60 R17 CST AS5 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm fork; 5.9-inch travel | upside down telescopic fork, front shock not adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 5.7-inch travel | central shock, preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 158km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 12 L – 4 L/100km | 14 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6799 | $5399 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View CF MOTO price list |
| Extra features | -Traction control, riding modes, 5-inch TFT screen with navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, Slipper clutch, Bosch EFI, Continental ABS |
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2024 Honda SCL500 vs 2023 CF MOTO 450NK: listed specifications
The 2024 Honda SCL500 and 2023 CF MOTO 450NK are closely matched in peak power, while the SCL500 has more displacement and torque, and the 450NK has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
SCL500 has a larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 450 cc).
Peak power
SCL500 and 450NK have very similar peak power (46 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
SCL500 has a modest listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 39 Nm).
Listed top speed
450NK has a clear listed top-speed advantage (200 km/h vs 158 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
450NK is notably lighter on the listed weight (165 kg vs 191 kg). SCL500 and 450NK have very similar seat heights (78.9 cm vs 79.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque, listed top speed and weight, while peak power and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Honda SCL500 vs CF MOTO 450NK?
CF MOTO 450NK is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 158 km/h (98 mph) for Honda SCL500.
Which has more horsepower, Honda SCL500 or CF MOTO 450NK?
CF MOTO 450NK has 47 hp compared with 46 hp on the Honda SCL500.
Which is lighter, Honda SCL500 or CF MOTO 450NK?
CF MOTO 450NK is lighter at 165 kg vs 191 kg for Honda SCL500.
Which is better, Honda SCL500 or CF MOTO 450NK?
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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