Honda Cb650f vs Honda Cb500fa
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb650f vs Honda Cb500fa. Honda Cb650f: 86 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb650f
Honda Cb500fa
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
63 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
192 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
86 hp @ 11,000 rpm
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
63 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: varies slightly by year and region)
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb650f
7.8/10
"A dependable, rewarding naked that earns its reputation on every ride."
Pros
+Silky inline-four engine
+Outstanding Honda reliability
+Neutral versatile riding position
Cons
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Headers rust aggressively
−Uninspiring below 6,000rpm
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
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