Honda Cb400x vs Honda Cb500x
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb400x vs Honda Cb500x. Honda Cb400x: Approximately 46 hp @ 9,500 rpm (note: output may vary slightly by market/year) hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 160–170 km/h (estimated; note: electronically or mechanically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Honda Cb400x
Honda Cb500x
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
197 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
Approximately 46 hp @ 9,500 rpm (note: output may vary slightly by market/year)
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
Approximately 38 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (note: estimated based on available regional specs)
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 160–170 km/h (estimated; note: electronically or mechanically limited in some markets)
185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.5–4.2 L/100km (24–29 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb400x
8.0/10
"The most sensible used buy under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth PGMFI fueling
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Holds value too well
−Seat height catches shorter riders
−Limited outright performance
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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