Honda Cb500f vs Honda Cb300r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb500f
Honda Cb300r
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
31 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
27.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
192 kg
143 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,600 rpm
31 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
27.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
143 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb500f
7.5/10
"The sensible used buy that won't let you down."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth approachable engine
+Excellent resale value
Cons
−Suspension is budget-spec
−Brakes lack real bite
−Gets tiresome touring
Honda Cb300r
7.8/10
"The smartest used beginner bike money can reliably buy."
Pros
+Honda reliability, bulletproof engine
+Premium looks, ages well
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Soft suspension, wallows cornering hard
−Highway cruising feels strained
−Limited wind protection