Honda CB500F vs Yamaha R3

Should you buy Honda CB500F or Yamaha R3 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Honda CB500F price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Yamaha R3 price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the CB500F makes 47.5 PS and 43 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of R3 stand at 42 PS and 29.5 Nm respectively. Honda offers the CB500F in 4 colours whereas the Yamaha R3 comes in 1 colours. Out of 13 user reviews, R3 scores 4.4 whereas the Honda CB500F tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 2 user reviews..

CB500F vs R3

Key Highlights	CB500F	R3
Mileage	-	25 kmpl
Max Power	47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm	42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, parallel twin	4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves

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Basic Information	Honda CB500F	Yamaha R3
On-Road Price	Rs.5,00,000* Onwards	Rs.3,80,541* Onwards
Mileage	-	25 kmpl
Max Power	47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm	42 PS @ 10750 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Honda CB500F Reviews	4.4 Based on Yamaha R3 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 14,457 Alert Me When Launched Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 10,421 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Basic Information

Honda CB500F

Yamaha R3

On-Road Price

Rs.5,00,000* Onwards

Rs.3,80,541* Onwards

Mileage

25 kmpl

Max Power

47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm

42 PS @ 10750 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Honda CB500F Reviews

4.4

Based on Yamaha R3 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 14,457

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 10,421

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, parallel twin	4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Displacement	471 cc	321 cc
No. of Cylinders	-	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	-	2
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet multiplate	Wet, Multiple Disc
Ignition	-	Electric
Gear Box	6 speed	6 Speed
Bore	67 mm	68 mm
Stroke	66.8 mm	44.1 mm
Compression Ratio	10.7 : 1	11.2 : 1
Emission Type	bs6	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	43 Nm @ 6500 rpm	29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Liquid-cooled, parallel twin

4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves

Displacement

471 cc

321 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	Honda Intelligent Security System	-
Seat Type	Split	Split
Clock	Yes	Yes
Stepup Seat	Yes	-
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Digital

Techometer

Digital

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Adjustable Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features	Honda Intelligent Security System	-
Real Time Mileage Indicator	-	Yes
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Adjustable Windscreen

Additional Features

Honda Intelligent Security System

Performance
Overall Mileage	-	25 kmpl
Top Speed	-	170 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

25 kmpl

Top Speed

170 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	17.1 L	14 L
Width	790 mm	730 mm
Length	2080mm mm	2090 mm
Height	1060 mm	1140 mm
Fuel Reserve	-	2.8 L
Saddle Height	785 mm	780 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	160 mm
Wheelbase	1410 mm	1380 mm
Kerb Weight	189 kg	169 kg
Engine Oil	3.2 L	-
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

17.1 L

14 L

Width

790 mm

730 mm

Length

2080mm mm

2090 mm

Height

1060 mm

1140 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	320 mm	298 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	240 mm	220 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	36 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

320 mm

298 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

240 mm

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

29 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

29 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Steel diamond	Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Steel diamond

Diamond

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User Reviews of Comparison

CB500F
R3

M
mohammad on Oct 20, 2024
5.0
Superbike.
Best Superbike best comfort best sport best look mileage best price best fast baik and fighter CC500 segment fast bike
R
ramdatt on Mar 09, 2023
4.0
Overall Good Bike
The Honda CB500F is a 470cc bike with a sleek design and average to good looks. It comes with dual-channel ABS and front and rear disk brakes. It can go up to a top speed of around 190 kmph and has good performance. It has a 17-liter field tank and a liquid-cooled engine. The overall riding experience was powerful and the bike felt great except for a little discomfort while riding due to a little low handlebar. It can be great for shorter distances but for long rides, it feels uncomfortable. It gives around 28 kilometers per liter which are not bad compared to the performance.
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M
mihir on Jul 09, 2025
4.3
Yamaha R3 review
Bike is good in handling and performance. Power to weight ratio is good Mileage is average. Speed is great. The panels make aerodynamics very much appealing due to which air drag is a lot more decreased by. Engine is also reliable and power output feels great . Vehicle torque is great but also easy to handle. Throttle response is very much appealing.
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2 4
S
satyam on Apr 01, 2025
4.5
Yamaha R3 a great bike.
Yamaha R3 is a great bike, offer smooth performance and stylish design. It's 321 engine delivers great power, While comfort and breaking are impressive. It's a top choice for sports bike lovers. The aggressive styling and build quality make it stand out, while the upright sitting position provides a comfortable riding experience, even on longer rides. I think it's a great bike for all bike lovers.
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N
naresh on Feb 24, 2025
4.5
It was an memorable thing
It was an memorable thing that happened in my life were my Dad presented me a bike on my birthday. And the bike was my one of the dream bike to buy in my life. The dual led headlights and sculpted fuel tank give it a premium, aggressive look. Fuel efficiency is around 40-45 kmpl, depending on riding conditions.
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Y
yaseen on Oct 11, 2024
4.2
The mileage should be increase
The mileage is not bad but still bike performance is good and good looking bike mileage should be increase to 30-40 like they given to r15 v3 and v4
2 1
V
vikas on Sep 14, 2024
5.0
Yamaha R3 bike review
Very peppy and nimble powerful machine looking are so better other brand and segment. Riding poacher very comfortable. This bike made for racing fun enjoy and long travel.
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FAQs on Honda CB500F and Yamaha R3

Q) Which bike is better Honda CB500F or Yamaha R3?

A) As per our average user rating, Honda CB500F has a score of 4.5/5 while Yamaha R3 has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among Honda CB500F and Yamaha R3 is cheaper?

A) Honda CB500F price starts at Rs 5,00,000 & Yamaha R3 price starts at Rs 3,39,028 in Delhi . Yamaha R3 is cheaper between these.

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