Honda Cb500x vs Cfmoto 650mt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb500x
Cfmoto 650mt
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
71 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
~71 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
~62 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
~175 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
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