2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X vs HONDA CB500XA

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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 QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X
44 pts
Top on paper
HONDA CB500XA
56 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

2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X
39.3 pts
Best fit here
HONDA CB500XA
66.9 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X
88.5 pts
HONDA CB500XA
32.3 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X
57.9 pts
HONDA CB500XA
46.3 pts

New rider friendly

2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X
41.3 pts
Best fit here
HONDA CB500XA
59.8 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X 82.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • HONDA CB500XA 83 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 spans 43 Nm (HONDA CB500XA) up to 51 Nm (2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X).
  • Weight spans 199 kg (HONDA CB500XA) to 235 kg (2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X).
  • Displacement spans 500 cc (HONDA CB500XA) to 550 cc (2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X).

Reader votes so far — total 4: 2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X (2); HONDA CB500XA (2).

Specification QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X HONDA CB500XA
Brand QJMOTOR HONDA
Model QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X HONDA CB500XA
Engine size 550cc 500cc
Power 47hp 47hp
Torque 51nm. 43nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 235kg 199kg
Front brake Hydr.Disc ø320mm (double)(ABS) Dual 310 mm x 5 mm disc with Nissin axial-mount two piston calipers
Rear brake Hydr.Disc ø260mm (ABS) 240 mm x 5 mm disc with single piston caliper
Seat height (cm) 82.5cm 83cm
Front tyre 110/80R19 (Spoke) 110/80R19M/C
Rear tyre 150/70R17 (Spoke) 160/60ZR-17M/C
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Telescopic Upside-Down Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks
Rear suspension Telescopic coil spring oil damped Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure
Top speed 200km/h 188km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 19.5 L – 4.7 L/100km 17.7 L – 4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price Price not listed. $7399
Brand price lists View QJMOTOR price list View HONDA price list
Extra features

-TFT Display

-The slipper/assist clutch

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2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X vs 2023 HONDA CB500XA: listed specifications

The 2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X and 2023 HONDA CB500XA are closely matched in peak power, while the SRT 550 X has more displacement and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the CB500XA has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

SRT 550 X has a larger listed engine displacement (550 cc vs 500 cc).

Peak power

SRT 550 X and CB500XA have very similar peak power (47 hp vs 47 hp).

Torque

SRT 550 X has a clear listed torque advantage (51 Nm vs 43 Nm).

Listed top speed

SRT 550 X has a modest listed top-speed advantage (200 km/h vs 188 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

CB500XA is notably lighter on the listed weight (199 kg vs 235 kg). SRT 550 X and CB500XA have very similar seat heights (82.5 cm vs 83 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X vs HONDA CB500XA?

QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CB500XA.

Which has more horsepower, QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X or HONDA CB500XA?

Both are rated at 47 hp in our database.

Which is lighter, QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X or HONDA CB500XA?

HONDA CB500XA is lighter at 199 kg vs 235 kg for QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X.

Which is better, QJ MOTOR SRT 550 X or HONDA CB500XA?

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.