Ducati Diavel V4 vs Honda CB500

Last Updated: October 16, 2026

Honda CB500 price starts at Rs. 2.75 Lakh, which is Rs. 26.91 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Ducati Diavel V4, priced at Rs. 29.66 Lakh. On the performance front, the Diavel V4 uses a 1158cc engine producing 170.33 PS @ 10750 rpm and the CB500 a 501cc engine. If you're deciding between the Diavel V4 and CB500, the CB500 is the better pick for affordability.

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Diavel V4 vs CB500 Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati Diavel V4Honda CB500
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 29.66 LakhRs. 2.75 Lakh
Mileage 18.2 kmplNot Available
Engine 1158 cc501 cc
Max power 170.33 PS @ 10750 rpmNot Available
Kerb weight 236 KgNot Available

Diavel V4 vs CB500 Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati Diavel V4 RedHonda CB500 Alloy
Rating
2 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Ducati Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 29.66 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.75 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type V4 Granturismo, 4 valves per cylinder, counter-rotating crankshaft, Twin Pulse firing order, liquid cooled Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Max Power 170.33 PS @ 10750 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Diavel V4 Colors
Honda CB500 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Wheel Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Not Available
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 81,208 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,529 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 61,061 Diavel V4 Insurance Rs. 21,845 CB500 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
299 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
V4 Granturismo, 4 valves per cylinder, counter-rotating crankshaft, Twin Pulse firing order, liquid cooled
Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Engine Displacement
1158 cc
501 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
Not Available
Max Power
170.33 PS @ 10750 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
126 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Not Available
Bore
83 mm
Not Available
Stroke
53.5 mm
Not Available
Number Of Cylinders
4
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Not Available

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

Mileage (Overall)
18.2 kmpl
Not Available

Suspension-Front
Ø 50 mm fully adjustable usd fork 120 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Rear
Fully adjustable monoshock, aluminium single-sided swingarm 145 mm
Not Available

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-R17 Rear :-240/45-R17
Not Available
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke Wheel
Alloy

Dry Weight
211 kg
Not Available
Seat height
790 mm
Not Available
Wheelbase
1593 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 L
Not Available
Kerb Weight
236 Kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED

Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Aluminum monocoque frame
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Sports,Touring,Urban
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Exhaust - Stainless steel exhaust muffler with 4 exit pipes, 2 catalytic converters and 4 lambda probes, Primary Drive - Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1, Final Drive - Chain, front sprocket z16, rear sprocket z43, Rake - 26°, Trail - 112 mm, Cornering ABS, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Quick Shift, Hands-Free, Ducati Multimedia System, Backlit Handlebar Switches, Dynamic Turn Indicators
Honda Selectable Torque
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Launch Control
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Not Available
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
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Ducati Diavel V4 Vs Honda CB500 FAQs

Which bike is best between Ducati Diavel V4 vs Honda CB500?
Honda CB500 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Ducati Diavel V4 vs Honda CB500?
The Honda CB500 is cheaper than Ducati Diavel V4 by ₹26.91 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Diavel V4 vs Honda CB500?
As per the users experiences the Ducati Diavel V4 has better performance.

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