HONDA CBR300R vs HONDA CBR500R
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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 CBR300R 78 cm Lowest seat here
- HONDA CBR500R 79 cm Tallest 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.
- Power spans 30.4 hp (HONDA CBR300R) up to 47 hp (HONDA CBR500R).
- Torque spans 27 Nm (HONDA CBR300R) up to 43 Nm (HONDA CBR500R).
- Weight spans 160 kg (HONDA CBR300R) to 191 kg (HONDA CBR500R).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (HONDA CBR300R) to 500 cc (HONDA CBR500R).
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| Specification | HONDA CBR300R | HONDA CBR500R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | HONDA CBR300R | HONDA CBR500R |
| Engine size | 300cc | 500cc |
| Power | 30.4hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 27nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 160kg | 191kg |
| Front brake | Single 296mm disc | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc | Single 240mm disc, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 120/70R-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 160/60-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 37mm fork; 4.65 inches of travel | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.3-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.07 inches of travel | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 188km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 3.5 L/100km | 17 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5099 | $7299 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -ANALOG/DIGITAL INSTRUMENTATION |
-SLIPPER/ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
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2023 HONDA CBR300R vs 2023 HONDA CBR500R: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CBR300R and 2023 HONDA CBR500R differ on the listed specifications: the CBR300R has a lower listed weight, and the CBR500R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
CBR500R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
CBR500R has a clear listed power advantage (47 hp vs 30.4 hp).
Torque
CBR500R has a clear listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 27 Nm).
Listed top speed
CBR500R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (188 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CBR300R is notably lighter on the listed weight (160 kg vs 191 kg). CBR300R and CBR500R have very similar seat heights (78 cm vs 79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CBR300R vs HONDA CBR500R?
HONDA CBR500R is listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for HONDA CBR300R.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR300R or HONDA CBR500R?
HONDA CBR500R has 47 hp compared with 30 hp on the HONDA CBR300R.
Which is lighter, HONDA CBR300R or HONDA CBR500R?
HONDA CBR300R is lighter at 160 kg vs 191 kg for HONDA CBR500R.
Which is better, HONDA CBR300R or HONDA CBR500R?
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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