Honda Cb500x vs Triumph Tiger Sport 660
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
Triumph Tiger Sport 660
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
81 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
209 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
206 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
81 hp @ 10,250 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
209 km/h (estimated; note: official figure not widely published)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 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
Triumph Tiger Sport 660
7.8/10
"A genuinely rounded middleweight that earns its asking price on the used market."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds fantastic
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Reliable, minimal reported issues
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Fairing repairs eye-wateringly expensive
−Resale value still high