HONDA CBR500R vs CF MOTO 450SR

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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.

HONDA CBR500R
31 pts
Top on paper
CF MOTO 450SR
69 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

HONDA CBR500R
47.9 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 450SR
51.1 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
HONDA CBR500R
59.7 pts
CF MOTO 450SR
42.9 pts

Sporty riding

HONDA CBR500R
48.7 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 450SR
75.2 pts

New rider friendly

HONDA CBR500R
35 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 450SR
53.5 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • HONDA CBR500R 79 cm Lowest seat here
  • CF MOTO 450SR 79.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 450SR) up to 43 Nm (HONDA CBR500R).
  • Weight spans 152 kg (CF MOTO 450SR) to 191 kg (HONDA CBR500R).
  • Displacement spans 450 cc (CF MOTO 450SR) to 500 cc (HONDA CBR500R).

Reader votes so far — total 10: HONDA CBR500R (4); CF MOTO 450SR (6).

Specification HONDA CBR500R CF MOTO 450SR
Brand HONDA CF MOTO
Model HONDA CBR500R CF MOTO 450SR
Engine size 500cc 450cc
Power 47hp 47hp
Torque 43nm. 39nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 191kg 152kg
Front brake Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS 320 mm Single disck Brembo M40
Rear brake Single 240mm disc, ABS 220mm Single disc, Single-piston floating caliper
Seat height (cm) 79cm 79.5cm
Front tyre 120/70R-17 110/70 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5
Rear tyre 160/60-17 150/60 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.3-inch travel 37 Upside down telescopic fork adjustable damping
Rear suspension Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel Central Shock
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 188km/h 228km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 4 L/100km 14 L – 4.3 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $7299 $5699
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View CF MOTO price list
Extra features

-SLIPPER/ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen

-Sport windshield, Engine protection sliders

-Euro5, Slipper Clutch

-Ghost display, Bluetooth and Navigation features -Power modes including Sport and Economic

-Bosch EFI, Continental ABS

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2023 HONDA CBR500R vs 2023 CF MOTO 450SR: listed specifications

The 2023 HONDA CBR500R and 2023 CF MOTO 450SR are closely matched in peak power, while the CBR500R has more displacement and torque, and the 450SR has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

CBR500R has a larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 450 cc).

Peak power

CBR500R and 450SR have very similar peak power (47 hp vs 47 hp).

Torque

CBR500R 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 191 kg). CBR500R and 450SR have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 79.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HONDA CBR500R vs CF MOTO 450SR?

CF MOTO 450SR is listed at 228 km/h (142 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CBR500R.

Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR500R or CF MOTO 450SR?

Both are rated at 47 hp in our database.

Which is lighter, HONDA CBR500R or CF MOTO 450SR?

CF MOTO 450SR is lighter at 152 kg vs 191 kg for HONDA CBR500R.

Which is better, HONDA CBR500R or CF MOTO 450SR?

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.