2024 YAMAHA MT-03 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 YAMAHA MT-03 78 cm Lowest seat here
- HONDA CB500F 79 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 42 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) up to 47 hp (HONDA CB500F).
- Torque spans 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) up to 43 Nm (HONDA CB500F).
- Weight spans 168 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) to 188 kg (HONDA CB500F).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) to 500 cc (HONDA CB500F).
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| Specification | YAMAHA MT-03 | HONDA CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | HONDA |
| Model | YAMAHA MT-03 | HONDA CB500F |
| Engine size | 300cc | 500cc |
| Power | 42hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 29.6nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 168kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic single disc brake, 298mm; ABS | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc brake, 220mm; ABS | Single 240mm disc, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 | 120/70R-17 radial |
| Rear tyre | 140/70R17 | 160/60-17 radial |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 37mm KYB® inverted fork; 5.1-in travel | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.7-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Single shock; 7-step preload adjustable, 4.9-in travel | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4.2 L/100km | 17 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4999 | $6799 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper Clutch, Digital LCD Instrumentation |
-SLIPPER ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
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2024 YAMAHA MT-03 vs 2023 HONDA CB500F: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 and 2023 HONDA CB500F differ on the listed specifications: the MT-03 has a lower listed weight, and the CB500F has more displacement, peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
CB500F has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
CB500F has a modest listed power advantage (47 hp vs 42 hp).
Torque
CB500F has a clear listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 29.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-03 and CB500F have very similar listed top speeds (180 km/h vs 185 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
MT-03 is notably lighter on the listed weight (168 kg vs 188 kg). MT-03 and CB500F have very similar seat heights (78 cm vs 79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and weight, while listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA MT-03 vs HONDA CB500F?
HONDA CB500F is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for YAMAHA MT-03.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA MT-03 or HONDA CB500F?
HONDA CB500F has 47 hp compared with 42 hp on the YAMAHA MT-03.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA MT-03 or HONDA CB500F?
YAMAHA MT-03 is lighter at 168 kg vs 188 kg for HONDA CB500F.
Which is better, YAMAHA MT-03 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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