CF MOTO 450SR vs HONDA CB500F vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-07

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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.

CF MOTO 450SR
40.7 pts
HONDA CB500F
3.1 pts
Top on paper
2024 YAMAHA MT-07
84.2 pts

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

CF MOTO 450SR
58 pts
Best fit here
HONDA CB500F
61 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-07
40.6 pts

Touring / long rides

CF MOTO 450SR
34 pts
HONDA CB500F
37.3 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-07
86.1 pts

Sporty riding

CF MOTO 450SR
52.4 pts
HONDA CB500F
21.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-07
90.2 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
CF MOTO 450SR
75.5 pts
HONDA CB500F
70.6 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-07
17.8 pts

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
  • HONDA CB500F 79 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 YAMAHA MT-07 80.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 47 hp (CF MOTO 450SR) up to 73.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-07).
  • Torque spans 39 Nm (CF MOTO 450SR) up to 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-07).
  • Weight spans 152 kg (CF MOTO 450SR) to 188 kg (HONDA CB500F).
  • Displacement spans 450 cc (CF MOTO 450SR) to 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-07).
Specification CF MOTO 450SR HONDA CB500F YAMAHA MT-07
Brand CF MOTO HONDA YAMAHA
Model CF MOTO 450SR HONDA CB500F YAMAHA MT-07
Engine size 450cc 500cc 700cc
Power 47hp 47hp 73.4hp
Torque 39nm. 43nm. 67nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 152kg 188kg 184kg
Front brake 320 mm Single disck Brembo M40 Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Rear brake 220mm Single disc, Single-piston floating caliper Single 240mm disc, ABS 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Seat height (cm) 79.5cm 79cm 80.5cm
Front tyre 110/70 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5 120/70R-17 radial 120/70ZR17
Rear tyre 150/60 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5 160/60-17 radial 180/55ZR17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 37 Upside down telescopic fork adjustable damping 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.7-inch travel KYB 41mm telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel
Rear suspension Central Shock Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel KYB Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 5.1-in travel
Motorcycle type Supersport Naked Naked
Top speed 228km/h 185km/h 220km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14 L – 4.3 L/100km 17 L – 4 L/100km 14 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $5699 $6799 $8199
Brand price lists View CF MOTO price list View HONDA price list View YAMAHA 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

-SLIPPER ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen

-Full-Color Five-Inch TFT Display, Yamaha Y-Connect Smartphone Connectivity

 

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of CF MOTO 450SR vs HONDA CB500F?

CF MOTO 450SR is listed at 228 km/h (142 mph) vs 185 km/h (115 mph) for HONDA CB500F.

Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 450SR or HONDA CB500F?

Both are rated at 47 hp in our database.

Which is lighter, CF MOTO 450SR or HONDA CB500F?

CF MOTO 450SR is lighter at 152 kg vs 188 kg for HONDA CB500F.

Which is better, CF MOTO 450SR 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.