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Honda CB350 H'ness vs Honda CBR500R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Honda CB350 H'ness

Honda CB350 H'ness

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 348 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 181 kg
Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR500R5
  2. Honda CB350 H'ness4
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CB350 H'ness~35 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CB350 H'ness~525 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CB350 H'ness181 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHonda CB350 H'ness166 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Honda CB350 H'ness21 PS
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS

Torque

Honda CB350 H'ness30 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CB350 H'ness116 PS/t
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CB350 H'ness348 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc

Fuel average

Honda CB350 H'ness35 km/l
Honda CBR500R27 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CB350 H'ness525 km
Honda CBR500R462 km

Top speed

Honda CB350 H'ness130 km/h
Honda CBR500R180 km/h

Weight

Honda CB350 H'ness181 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg

Seat height

Honda CB350 H'ness800 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CB350 H'ness166 mm
Honda CBR500R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CB350 H'nessHonda CBR500R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeClassicSports
Fuel average~35 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank15 L17.1 L
On a full tank~525 km~462 km
Engine and performance
Engine size348 cc471 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm
Torque30 Nm @ 3,000 rpm43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight116 PS / tonne248 PS / tonne
Top speed130 km/h180 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight181 kg (with fluids)192 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm785 mm
Ground clearance166 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,441 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 / Disc 240Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/70-18120/70-17 / 160/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Honda CB350 H'ness—a month
  • Honda CBR500R—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CB350 H'ness or Honda CBR500R?

Honda CB350 H'ness does around 35 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda CB350 H'ness or Honda CBR500R?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; Honda CB350 H'ness makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CB350 H'ness or Honda CBR500R?

Honda CB350 H'ness weighs about 181 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Honda CB350 H'ness is easier to push and park.

Honda CB350 H'ness or Honda CBR500R: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CB350 H'ness if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Honda CBR500R if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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