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
Bike comparison
Honda CBR500R vs Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS Apache RTR 160
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Hero Splendor Plus
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 97.2 cc
- 8 PS
- ~65 km/l
- 112 kg
One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world
Earlier version in photoTVS Apache RTR 160
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 160 cc
- 16 PS
- ~45 km/l
- 137 kg
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Honda CBR500R5
- Hero Splendor Plus3
- TVS Apache RTR 1601
- Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
- Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
- Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
- LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
- Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
- Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Honda CBR500R |  Hero Splendor Plus |  TVS Apache RTR 160 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Honda · Japan | Hero · India | TVS · India |
| Type of bike | Sports | Everyday | Street |
| Fuel average | ~27 km/l | ~65 km/l | ~45 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 17.1 L | 9.8 L | 12 L |
| On a full tank | ~462 km | ~637 km | ~540 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 471 cc | 97.2 cc | 160 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Air | Air |
| Power | 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm | 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm | 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 248 PS / tonne | 71 PS / tonne | 117 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 87 km/h | 114 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self and kick | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 192 kg (with fluids) | 112 kg (with fluids) | 137 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 165 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm | 1,236 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240 | Drum / Drum | Disc 270 / Disc 200 |
| ABS | Both wheels | No (linked brakes) | Front wheel |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 160/60-17 | 2.75-18 / 2.75-18 | 90/90-17 / 110/80-17 |
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?
Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.
- Honda CBR500R—a month
- Hero Splendor Plus—a month
- TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, Honda CBR500R or Hero Splendor Plus?
Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or Hero Splendor Plus?
Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.
Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Hero Splendor Plus?
Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.
Honda CBR500R or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?
Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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Photo credits
- Honda CBR500R: MotorideSA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hero Splendor Plus: Sonachalam 2k Ramalingame, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TVS Apache RTR 160: Sri ram, CC BY-SA 3.0
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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.