Honda CB500 vs Honda XR 300L

Last Updated: October 6, 2026

Honda XR 300L price starts at Rs. 1.83 Lakh, which is Rs. 92,000 cheaper than the base variant of Honda CB500, priced at Rs. 2.75 Lakh. On the performance front, the CB500 uses a 501cc engine and the XR 300L a 293.5cc engine. If you're deciding between the CB500 and XR 300L, the XR 300L is the better pick for affordability.

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CB500 vs XR 300L Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CB500Honda XR 300L
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.75 LakhRs. 1.83 Lakh
Engine 501 cc293.5 cc

CB500 vs XR 300L Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB500 AlloyHonda XR 300L STD
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Brand Name Honda Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.83 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine Air Cooled Engine with Oil Cooler
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB500 Colors
Honda XR 300L Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Anti-lock Braking System
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Speedometer Digital Not Available
EMI
Rs. 7,529 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,272 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,153 CB500 Insurance Rs. 11,767 XR 300L Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Air Cooled Engine with Oil Cooler
Engine Displacement
501 cc
293.5 cc
Number Of Cylinders
1
Not Available
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Not Available
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol

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

Suspension-Rear
Not Available
Gas-charged Pro-link

Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Tail Light
LED
Not Available

Headlight
LED
LED

Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque
Honda Selectable Torque Control
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Not Available
Seat Type
Single
Not Available
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Not Available
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
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