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Honda CBR650R vs Honda CBR500R

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

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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

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 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 CBR650R95 PS
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS

Torque

Honda CBR650R63 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR650R649 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc

Top speed

Honda CBR650R225 km/h
Honda CBR500R180 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR650R209 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR650R810 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR650R130 mm
Honda CBR500R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR650RHonda CBR500R
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 tank15.4 L17.1 L
On a full tank—~462 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc471 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power95 PS @ 12,000 rpm47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm
Torque63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight455 PS / tonne248 PS / tonne
Top speed225 km/h180 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight209 kg (with fluids)192 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm785 mm
Ground clearance130 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17
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 CBR650R or Honda CBR500R?

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

Which is lighter, Honda CBR650R or Honda CBR500R?

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

Honda CBR650R or Honda CBR500R: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR650R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CBR500R if lightest, 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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