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Honda CBR500R vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

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

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 648 cc
  • 47 PS
  • ~23 km/l
  • 241 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR500R6
  2. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 6503
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 65052.3 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CBR500R~27 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CBR500R~462 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CBR500R192 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
  • Lowest seatRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650740 mm
  • Most ground clearanceRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650135 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 65047 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 65052.3 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650195 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650648 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 65023 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650361 km

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650165 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650241 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650740 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeSportsCruiser
Fuel average~27 km/l~23 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L15.7 L
On a full tank~462 km~361 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc648 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm47 PS @ 7,250 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm52.3 Nm @ 5,650 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne195 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h165 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)241 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm740 mm
Ground clearance130 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,500 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 320 / Disc 300
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17100/90-19 / 150/80-16

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
  • Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CBR500R or Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?

Honda CBR500R does around 27 km per litre against about 23 km/l for Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?

Honda CBR500R weighs about 192 kg and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 about 241 kg, so Honda CBR500R is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about most power, best fuel average. Buy Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 if most pulling power, lowest seat 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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