CF MOTO 450SR vs 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet
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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 450SR 79.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet 78.5 cm Lowest 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.
- Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
- Torque spans 39 Nm (CF MOTO 450SR) up to 43 Nm (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Weight spans 152 kg (CF MOTO 450SR) to 188 kg (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Displacement spans 450 cc (CF MOTO 450SR) to 500 cc (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
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| Specification | CF MOTO 450SR | HONDA CB500 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CF MOTO | HONDA |
| Model | CF MOTO 450SR | HONDA CB500 Hornet |
| Engine size | 450cc | 500cc |
| Power | 47hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 39nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 152kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | 320 mm Single disck Brembo M40 | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 220mm Single disc, Single-piston floating caliper | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 79.5cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5 | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 37 Upside down telescopic fork adjustable damping | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, |
| Rear suspension | Central Shock | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 228km/h | 188km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4.3 L/100km | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5699 | $6399 |
| Brand price lists | View CF MOTO price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Sport windshield, Engine protection sliders -Euro5, Slipper Clutch -Ghost display, Bluetooth and Navigation features -Power modes including Sport and Economic -Bosch EFI, Continental ABS |
-Assist/slipper clutch , 5-inch full colour TFT, Honda RoadSync -HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System), Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
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2023 CF MOTO 450SR vs 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet: listed specifications
The 2023 CF MOTO 450SR and 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet are closely matched in peak power, while the 450SR has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the CB500 Hornet has more displacement and torque.
Engine displacement
CB500 Hornet has a larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 450 cc).
Peak power
450SR and CB500 Hornet have very similar peak power (47 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
CB500 Hornet has a modest listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 39 Nm).
Listed top speed
450SR has a clear listed top-speed advantage (228 km/h vs 188 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
450SR is notably lighter on the listed weight (152 kg vs 188 kg). 450SR and CB500 Hornet have very similar seat heights (79.5 cm vs 78.5 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of CF MOTO 450SR vs HONDA CB500 Hornet?
CF MOTO 450SR is listed at 228 km/h (142 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CB500 Hornet.
Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 450SR or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
Both are rated at 47 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, CF MOTO 450SR or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
CF MOTO 450SR is lighter at 152 kg vs 188 kg for HONDA CB500 Hornet.
Which is better, CF MOTO 450SR or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
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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