Honda Cbr500r vs Honda Cbr650r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr500r vs Honda Cbr650r. 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. Honda Cbr650r: 95 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr500r
Honda Cbr650r
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
192 kg
202 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
210 km/h
Weight
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Cbr650r
8.5/10
"The smartest used middleweight buy under eight grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Glorious high-rev character
+Comfortable enough for touring
Cons
−Soft low-end torque
−Pricey fairing replacement costs
−Stock seat awful long-distance
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