CF MOTO 450NK 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.
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.
- CF MOTO 450NK 79.5 cm Lowest seat here
- HONDA CB500XA 83 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 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 39 Nm (CF MOTO 450NK) up to 43 Nm (HONDA CB500XA).
- Weight spans 165 kg (CF MOTO 450NK) to 199 kg (HONDA CB500XA).
- Displacement spans 450 cc (CF MOTO 450NK) to 500 cc (HONDA CB500XA).
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| Specification | CF MOTO 450NK | HONDA CB500XA |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CF MOTO | HONDA |
| Model | CF MOTO 450NK | HONDA CB500XA |
| Engine size | 450cc | 500cc |
| Power | 47hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 39nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 165kg | 199kg |
| Front brake | 320 mm single discs，J.Juan | Dual 310 mm x 5 mm disc with Nissin axial-mount two piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 220 mm single disc，HANGTE | 240 mm x 5 mm disc with single piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 79.5cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 R17 CST AS5 | 110/80R19M/C |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17 CST AS5 | 160/60ZR-17M/C |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | upside down telescopic fork, front shock not adjustable | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks |
| Rear suspension | central shock, preload adjustable | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Adventure |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 188km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4 L/100km | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5399 | $7399 |
| Brand price lists | View CF MOTO price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Traction control, riding modes, 5-inch TFT screen with navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, Slipper clutch, Bosch EFI, Continental ABS |
-The slipper/assist clutch |
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2023 CF MOTO 450NK vs 2023 HONDA CB500XA: listed specifications
The 2023 CF MOTO 450NK and 2023 HONDA CB500XA are closely matched in peak power, while the 450NK has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the CB500XA has more displacement and torque.
Engine displacement
CB500XA has a larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 450 cc).
Peak power
450NK and CB500XA have very similar peak power (47 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
CB500XA has a modest listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 39 Nm).
Listed top speed
450NK 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
450NK is notably lighter on the listed weight (165 kg vs 199 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: CB500XA is listed higher (83 cm) than 450NK (79.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while peak power remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of CF MOTO 450NK vs HONDA CB500XA?
CF MOTO 450NK is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CB500XA.
Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 450NK or HONDA CB500XA?
Both are rated at 47 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, CF MOTO 450NK or HONDA CB500XA?
CF MOTO 450NK is lighter at 165 kg vs 199 kg for HONDA CB500XA.
Which is better, CF MOTO 450NK 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.
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