BGauss Max C12 vs Honda CB500

Last Updated: October 1, 2026

BGauss Max C12 price starts at Rs. 1.10 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.65 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda CB500, priced at Rs. 2.75 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Max C12 offers a claimed 85 km/charge. On the performance front, the Max C12 uses a 2Kwh battery and the CB500 a 501cc engine. If you're deciding between the Max C12 and CB500, the Max C12 is the better pick for affordability.

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Max C12 vs CB500 Comparison Summary

Specification BGauss Max C12Honda CB500
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.10 LakhRs. 2.75 Lakh
Mileage / Range 85 km/chargeNot Available
Engine / Battery 2 Kwh501 cc
Kerb weight 107 KgNot Available

Max C12 vs CB500 Key Highlights

Basic Info BGauss Max C12 i ExHonda CB500 Alloy
Rating
28 reviews
1 review
Brand Name BGauss Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.10 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.75 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Not Available Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Fuel Type Electric Petrol
Colors
BGauss Max C12 Colors
Honda CB500 Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-12 Inch,Rear :-10 Inch Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Steel Wheel Alloy
Range 85 km/charge Not Available
Charging Time 4.4-5 Hr Not Available
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Push Button Start Not Available
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI Not Available
Rs. 7,529 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,000 Max C12 Insurance Rs. 22,153 CB500 Insurance
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Claimed Top Speed
60 km/Hr
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
bs6.2
Motor Torque
105 nm
Not Available
Battery Swap Capability
Yes
Not Available
Motor Waterproofing Rating
IP67
Not Available
Charger Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Engine Displacement
Not Available
501 cc
No. Of Batteries
2
Not Available
Continuous Power
1.5 kW
Not Available
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
1
Drive Type
Hub Motor
Chain Drive
Battery Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Not Available
Motor Warranty
3 Years or 36,000 Km
Not Available
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol

Front Brake
Drum
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Disc
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Anti-lock Braking System

0-40 Kmph (sec)
7.7s
Not Available
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
7.7s
Not Available
Scooter Speed
high
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed (Mode 1)
45 kmph (Eco)
Not Available

Suspension-Front
Hydraulic Telescopic
Not Available
Suspension-Rear
Double Hydraulic Spring - 4 Step Adjustable
Not Available

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-12 Rear :-90/100-10
Not Available
Wheel Size
Front :-12 Inch,Rear :-10 Inch
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Steel Wheel
Alloy

Seat height
765 mm
Not Available
Removable battery weight
20 kg
Not Available
Load carrying capacity
150 kg
Not Available
Seat Length
774 mm
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
1825*706*1153 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1292 mm
Not Available
Length
1825 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
155 mm
Not Available
Height
1153 mm
Not Available
Width
706 mm
Not Available
Kerb Weight
107 Kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
130 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
Not Available

Battery Type
Li-ion
Not Available
Motor Type
PMSM
Not Available
Motor Power
2.4 kW
Not Available
Claimed range
85 km/charge
Not Available
Charging network / Battery swapping network
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative braking
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Conventional Charging Time
4 Hours 40 Minutes - 5 Hours
Not Available
Removable Battery
Yes
Not Available
Range
85 km/charge
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
Yes
Not Available
Battery Capacity
2 Kwh
Not Available
Charging Time
4.4-5 Hr
Not Available
Charging Time(0-80%)
3 Hours - 3 Hours 15 Minutes
Not Available

Frame Type
Tubular Chassis
Not Available
Digital Display Type
LCD
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Eco,Sport
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Digilocker Connect Via App, CAN 2.0 Communication Protocol, Limphome mode on low SOC, Motor to Function while Braking
Honda Selectable Torque
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Body
Plastic (ABS&PP)
Not Available
Instrument Console IP Rating
IP65
Not Available
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Electric Scooters
Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Push Button Start
Not Available
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Charging Station Locator
Yes
Not Available
Gradeability
14°
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Carry hook
Yes
Not Available
Underseat storage
23 L
Not Available
Charger Output
500 W - CAN Enabled
Not Available
Cooling System
Not Available
Air & Oil Cooled
Key Shutter Lock
Yes
Not Available
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
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Which bike is best between BGauss Max C12 vs Honda CB500?
Honda CB500 has out rated BGauss Max C12 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BGauss Max C12 vs Honda CB500?
The BGauss Max C12 is cheaper than Honda CB500 by ₹1.65 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BGauss Max C12 vs Honda CB500?
As per the users experiences the BGauss Max C12 has better performance.

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