2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 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 TRIUMPH Speed 400 79 cm Lowest seat here
- HONDA CB500F 79 cm Lowest seat here
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 Speed 400) up to 47 hp (HONDA CB500F).
- Torque spans 37.5 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) up to 43 Nm (HONDA CB500F).
- Weight spans 170 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) to 188 kg (HONDA CB500F).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) to 500 cc (HONDA CB500F).
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| Specification | TRIUMPH Speed 400 | HONDA CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | TRIUMPH | HONDA |
| Model | TRIUMPH Speed 400 | HONDA CB500F |
| Engine size | 400cc | 500cc |
| Power | 39.5hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 37.5nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 170kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | 300mm fixed disc, four-piston radial Bybre caliper, ABS | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS |
| Rear brake | 230mm fixed disc, floating Bybre caliper, ABS | Single 240mm disc, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 R17 Metzeler | 120/70R-17 radial |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17 Metzeler | 160/60-17 radial |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 43mm upside down Big Piston forks. 140mm wheel travel | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.7-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment. 130mm wheel travel | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 175km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 4 L/100km | 17 L – 4 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4995 | $6799 |
| Brand price lists | View TRIUMPH price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Ride-by-wire throttle with switchable traction control -Analog speedometer with integrated full-feature LCD display |
-SLIPPER ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
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2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 vs 2023 HONDA CB500F: listed specifications
The 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 and 2023 HONDA CB500F differ on the listed specifications: the Speed 400 has a lower listed weight, and the CB500F has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
CB500F has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
CB500F has a clear listed power advantage (47 hp vs 39.5 hp).
Torque
CB500F has a modest listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 37.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB500F has a modest listed top-speed advantage (185 km/h vs 175 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Speed 400 is notably lighter on the listed weight (170 kg vs 188 kg). Speed 400 and CB500F have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 79 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 TRIUMPH Speed 400 vs HONDA CB500F?
HONDA CB500F is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph) vs 175 km/h (109 mph) for TRIUMPH Speed 400.
Which has more horsepower, TRIUMPH Speed 400 or HONDA CB500F?
HONDA CB500F has 47 hp compared with 40 hp on the TRIUMPH Speed 400.
Which is lighter, TRIUMPH Speed 400 or HONDA CB500F?
TRIUMPH Speed 400 is lighter at 170 kg vs 188 kg for HONDA CB500F.
Which is better, TRIUMPH Speed 400 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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