Cfmoto 650mt vs Honda Cb500x
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Cfmoto 650mt vs Honda Cb500x. Cfmoto 650mt: ~71 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Honda Cb500x: 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Cfmoto 650mt
Honda Cb500x
Horsepower (hp)
71 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
62 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
197 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~71 hp @ 8,750 rpm
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
~62 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Cfmoto 650mt
7.2/10
"Genuinely capable budget adventure tourer that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Exceptional value for money
+KYB suspension genuinely impressive
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−TFT washes out in sun
−Sidestand switch reliability issues
−Early throttle body hunting problems
Honda Cb500x
7.8/10
"The most sensible used motorcycle purchase under six thousand dollars."
Pros
+Essentially indestructible engine
+Abundant used supply
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Wind protection genuinely poor
−Suspension soft for loaded touring
−Resale drops fast
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