HONDA CB500XA vs 2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X
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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.
- HONDA CB500XA 83 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X 83.5 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.
- Power spans 39.5 hp (2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X) up to 47 hp (HONDA CB500XA).
- Torque spans 37.5 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X) up to 43 Nm (HONDA CB500XA).
- Weight spans 179 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X) to 199 kg (HONDA CB500XA).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X) to 500 cc (HONDA CB500XA).
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| Specification | HONDA CB500XA | TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | TRIUMPH |
| Model | HONDA CB500XA | TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X |
| Engine size | 500cc | 400cc |
| Power | 47hp | 39.5hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 37.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 199kg | 179kg |
| Front brake | Dual 310 mm x 5 mm disc with Nissin axial-mount two piston calipers | 320mm fixed disc, four-piston radial Bybre caliper, ABS |
| Rear brake | 240 mm x 5 mm disc with single piston caliper | 230mm fixed disc, ByBreTM single piston floating Bybre caliper, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80R19M/C | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR-17M/C | 140/80-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks | 43mm upside down Big Piston forks. 150mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm | Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment. 150mm wheel travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Naked |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km | 13 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $7399 | $5595 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View TRIUMPH price list |
| Extra features | -The slipper/assist clutch |
-Ride-by-wire throttle with switchable traction control -Analog speedometer with integrated full-feature LCD display |
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2023 HONDA CB500XA vs 2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CB500XA and 2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X differ on the listed specifications: the CB500XA has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Scrambler 400 X has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CB500XA has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
CB500XA has a clear listed power advantage (47 hp vs 39.5 hp).
Torque
CB500XA has a modest listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 37.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB500XA has a clear listed top-speed advantage (188 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Scrambler 400 X is notably lighter on the listed weight (179 kg vs 199 kg). CB500XA and Scrambler 400 X have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB500XA vs TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X?
HONDA CB500XA is listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB500XA or TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X?
HONDA CB500XA has 47 hp compared with 40 hp on the TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB500XA or TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X?
TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X is lighter at 179 kg vs 199 kg for HONDA CB500XA.
Which is better, HONDA CB500XA or TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X?
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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