Honda Cbr300r vs Honda Cbr500r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr300r vs Honda Cbr500r. Honda Cbr300r: 30 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 164 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Honda Cbr500r: 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 192 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr300r
Honda Cbr500r
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
164 kg
192 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
30 hp @ 8,500 rpm
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
164 kg (wet/curb weight)
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr300r
7.0/10
"The perfect starter bike you'll unfortunately outgrow embarrassingly fast."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Forgiving, confidence-building power
+Low running costs
Cons
−Painful highway vibration
−Outgrown within 12 months
−Overpriced used market
Honda Cbr500r
7.5/10
"The smartest used buy for riders who value sense over sensation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Soft suspension stock
−Uninspiring above 8,000rpm
−Fairing damage common used
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