HONDA CB500F vs Honda CL500
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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.
- HONDA CB500F 79 cm Lowest seat here
- Honda CL500 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 46 hp (Honda CL500) up to 47 hp (HONDA CB500F).
- Torque spans 43 Nm (HONDA CB500F) up to 43.3 Nm (Honda CL500).
- Weight spans 188 kg (HONDA CB500F) to 191 kg (Honda CL500).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | HONDA CB500F | Honda CL500 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | HONDA CB500F | Honda CL500 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 500cc |
| Power | 47hp | 46hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 43.3nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 188kg | 191kg |
| Front brake | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS | Single 310mm floating disc, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, ABS | Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R-17 radial | 110/80R19M/C 59H |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 radial | 150/70R17M/C 69H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.7-inch travel | Telescopic 41mm Upright forks, 150mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel | Twin shock with 45mm round pipe swingarm, 5-step pre-load adjustment |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 185km/h | 160km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 4 L/100km | 12 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6799 | $6149 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -SLIPPER ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
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2023 HONDA CB500F vs 2023 Honda CL500: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CB500F and 2023 Honda CL500 are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the CB500F has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
CB500F and CL500 have very similar engine displacement (500 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
CB500F and CL500 have very similar peak power (47 hp vs 46 hp).
Torque
CB500F and CL500 have very similar listed torque (43 Nm vs 43.3 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB500F has a clear listed top-speed advantage (185 km/h vs 160 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB500F and CL500 have very similar listed weights (188 kg vs 191 kg). CB500F and CL500 have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, while displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB500F vs Honda CL500?
HONDA CB500F is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph) vs 160 km/h (99 mph) for Honda CL500.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB500F or Honda CL500?
HONDA CB500F has 47 hp compared with 46 hp on the Honda CL500.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB500F or Honda CL500?
HONDA CB500F is lighter at 188 kg vs 191 kg for Honda CL500.
Which is better, HONDA CB500F or Honda CL500?
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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