BSA Scrambler 650 vs Honda CB500

Last Updated: October 2, 2026

Honda CB500 price starts at Rs. 2.75 Lakh, which is Rs. 49,950 cheaper than the base variant of BSA Scrambler 650, priced at Rs. 3.25 Lakh. On the performance front, the Scrambler 650 uses a 652cc engine producing 45 PS @ 6500 rpm and the CB500 a 501cc engine. If you're deciding between the Scrambler 650 and CB500, the CB500 is the better pick for affordability.

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Scrambler 650 vs CB500 Comparison Summary

Specification BSA Scrambler 650Honda CB500
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.25 LakhRs. 2.75 Lakh
Engine 652 cc501 cc
Max power 45 PS @ 6500 rpmNot Available
Kerb weight 208 KgNot Available

Scrambler 650 vs CB500 Key Highlights

Basic Info BSA Scrambler 650 Raven BlackHonda CB500 Alloy
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Brand Name BSA Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.25 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.75 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Max Power 45 PS @ 6500 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BSA Scrambler 650 Colors
Honda CB500 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Not Available
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 8,897 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,529 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,573 Scrambler 650 Insurance Rs. 22,153 CB500 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
2
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Engine Displacement
652 cc
501 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
Not Available
Max Power
45 PS @ 6500 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
55 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Not Available
Bore
100 mm
Not Available
Stroke
83 mm
Not Available
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Not Available

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Fuel Gauge
Digital
Not Available

Suspension-Front
41 mm Telescopic Forks
Not Available
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock Absorbers
Not Available

Tyre Size
Front :-110/80-19,Rear :-150/70-17
Not Available
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Wheelbase
1465 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
187 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
Not Available
Kerb Weight
208 Kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
255 mm
Not Available

USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED

Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Honda Selectable Torque
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Scrambler Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Not Available
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available
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