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Honda CBR500R vs Yamaha FZ-S

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

Yamaha FZ-SEarlier version in photo

Yamaha FZ-S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 149 cc
  • 12.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 136 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR500R5
  2. Yamaha FZ-S4
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha FZ-S~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha FZ-S~585 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha FZ-S136 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha FZ-S165 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
Yamaha FZ-S12.4 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Yamaha FZ-S13.3 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Yamaha FZ-S91 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Yamaha FZ-S149 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
Yamaha FZ-S45 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
Yamaha FZ-S585 km

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
Yamaha FZ-S115 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Yamaha FZ-S136 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Yamaha FZ-S790 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
Yamaha FZ-S165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RYamaha FZ-S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L13 L
On a full tank~462 km~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc149 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne91 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h115 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)136 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm790 mm
Ground clearance130 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,330 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17100/80-17 / 140/60-17

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
  • Yamaha FZ-S—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CBR500R or Yamaha FZ-S?

Yamaha FZ-S does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or Yamaha FZ-S?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; Yamaha FZ-S makes 12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Yamaha FZ-S?

Yamaha FZ-S weighs about 136 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Yamaha FZ-S is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or Yamaha FZ-S: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha FZ-S 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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