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Honda CBR500R vs Honda CB 125F

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

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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 CB 125F3
  2. Honda CBR500R2
  • Best fuel averageHonda CB 125F~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CB 125F~554 km
  • LightestHonda CB 125F122 kg
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHonda CBR500R130 mm

Head to head

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

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Honda CB 125F124.1 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
Honda CB 125F45 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
Honda CB 125F554 km

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Honda CB 125F122 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Honda CB 125F789 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
Honda CB 125F120 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RHonda CB 125F
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 396,900
BrandHonda · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average~27 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L12.3 L
On a full tank~462 km~554 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc124.1 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm—
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm—
Power to weight248 PS / tonne—
Top speed180 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf start—
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)122 kg (dry)
Seat height785 mm789 mm
Ground clearance130 mm120 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm—
Length × width × height—2,043 × 742 × 1,095 mm
Colours—Blue, Red, Black
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240—
ABSBoth wheels—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-172.75 – 18M/C (42P) / 90/90 – 18M/C (51S)

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
  • Honda CB 125F—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CBR500R or Honda CB 125F?

Honda CB 125F does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Honda CB 125F?

Honda CB 125F weighs about 122 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Honda CB 125F is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or Honda CB 125F: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about lowest seat, most ground clearance. Buy Honda CB 125F 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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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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