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Honda CBR500R vs Honda CBR650R

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 CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR650R4
  2. Honda CBR500R2
  • Most powerHonda CBR650R95 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR650R63 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CBR500R192 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR650R225 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 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 CBR650R95 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Honda CBR650R63 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Honda CBR650R455 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Honda CBR650R649 cc

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
Honda CBR650R225 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Honda CBR650R209 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Honda CBR650R810 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
Honda CBR650R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RHonda CBR650R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average~27 km/l—
Petrol tank17.1 L15.4 L
On a full tank~462 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc649 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm95 PS @ 12,000 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne455 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h225 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)209 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm810 mm
Ground clearance130 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)—41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork / Monoshock

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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  • Honda CBR500R—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or Honda CBR650R?

Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm; Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Honda CBR650R?

Honda CBR500R weighs about 192 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so Honda CBR500R is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or Honda CBR650R: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Honda CBR650R 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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