HONDA CBR500R vs HONDA CBR650R
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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 CBR500R 79 cm Lowest seat here
- HONDA CBR650R 81 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 (HONDA CBR500R) up to 94 hp (HONDA CBR650R).
- Torque spans 43 Nm (HONDA CBR500R) up to 63 Nm (HONDA CBR650R).
- Weight spans 191 kg (HONDA CBR500R) to 201 kg (HONDA CBR650R).
- Displacement spans 500 cc (HONDA CBR500R) to 650 cc (HONDA CBR650R).
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| Specification | HONDA CBR500R | HONDA CBR650R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | HONDA CBR500R | HONDA CBR650R |
| Engine size | 500cc | 650cc |
| Power | 47hp | 94hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 63nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 191kg | 201kg |
| Front brake | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS | Dual 310mm discs with radial-mount four-piston calipers; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, ABS | Single 240mm disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R-17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 180/55-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.3-inch travel | 41mm SHOWA fork; 4.3-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel | Single Showa shock; 5.1-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 4 L/100km | 16 L – 6.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $7299 | $9899 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -SLIPPER/ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
-LCD display, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL, SLIPPER CLUTCH |
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2023 HONDA CBR500R vs 2023 HONDA CBR650R: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CBR500R and 2023 HONDA CBR650R differ on the listed specifications: the CBR500R has a lower listed weight, and the CBR650R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
CBR650R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
CBR650R has a clear listed power advantage (94 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
CBR650R has a clear listed torque advantage (63 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
CBR650R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 188 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CBR500R has a modest listed weight advantage (191 kg vs 201 kg). CBR500R has a lower listed seat height (79 cm vs 81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CBR500R vs HONDA CBR650R?
HONDA CBR650R is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for HONDA CBR500R.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR500R or HONDA CBR650R?
HONDA CBR650R has 94 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA CBR500R.
Which is lighter, HONDA CBR500R or HONDA CBR650R?
HONDA CBR500R is lighter at 191 kg vs 201 kg for HONDA CBR650R.
Which is better, HONDA CBR500R or HONDA CBR650R?
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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