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Honda CBR500R vs Honda CB350 H'ness

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

Honda CB350 H'ness

Honda CB350 H'ness

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

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 CBR500R47.6 PS
Honda CB350 H'ness21 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Honda CB350 H'ness30 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Honda CB350 H'ness348 cc

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
Honda CB350 H'ness525 km

Top speed

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

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Honda CB350 H'ness181 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Honda CB350 H'ness800 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
Honda CB350 H'ness166 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RHonda CB350 H'ness
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average~27 km/l~35 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L15 L
On a full tank~462 km~525 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc348 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm30 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne116 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)181 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm800 mm
Ground clearance130 mm166 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,441 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 310 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17100/90-19 / 130/70-18

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

Questions people ask

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

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 CBR500R or Honda CB350 H'ness?

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

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

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

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CB350 H'ness 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.