Honda Cb500fa vs Honda Cb650r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb500fa vs Honda Cb650r. Honda Cb500fa: 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 192 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies slightly by year and region), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Cb650r: 95 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb500fa
Honda Cb650r
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
192 kg
202 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: varies slightly by year and region)
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb500fa
7.8/10
"The most sensible used buy under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Uninspiring past 7,000rpm
−Budget suspension limits B-roads
−Underseat storage nearly nonexistent
Honda Cb650r
8.0/10
"The finest used middleweight naked under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Incredible high-rev inline-four
+Rock-solid Honda reliability
+Stunning neo-retro styling
Cons
−Weak stock rear suspension
−Flat low-rpm throttle response
−Minimal wind protection
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