Honda CB500 vs Royal Enfield Bear 650

Last Updated: October 1, 2026

Honda CB500 price starts at Rs. 2.75 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.03 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Bear 650, priced at Rs. 3.78 Lakh. On the performance front, the CB500 uses a 501cc engine and the Bear 650 a 648cc engine producing 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm. If you're deciding between the CB500 and Bear 650, the CB500 is the better pick for affordability.

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CB500 vs Bear 650 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CB500Royal Enfield Bear 650
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.75 LakhRs. 3.78 Lakh
Mileage Not Available22 kmpl
Engine 501 cc648 cc
Max power Not Available47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available216 Kg

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Basic Info Honda CB500 AlloyRoyal Enfield Bear 650 Broadwalk White
Rating
1 review
4 reviews
Brand Name Honda Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.78 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine Inline Twin Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC
Max Power Not Available 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB500 Colors
Royal Enfield Bear 650 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Not Available Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Not Available Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 7,529 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 10,355 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 21,845 CB500 Insurance Rs. 23,349 Bear 650 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
2
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
165 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Inline Twin Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC
Engine Displacement
501 cc
648 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
56.5 Nm @ 5150 rpm
Bore
Not Available
78 mm
Stroke
Not Available
67.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital Spark Ignition
Compression Ratio
Not Available
9.5:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
22 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Suspension-Front
Not Available
Upside Down Telescopic Fork 43 mm, Front Wheel Travel 130 mm
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
Twin Shock, Rear Wheel Travel 115 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
42 psi
Tyre Size
Not Available
Front :-100/90 - 19, Rear :-140/80 - 17
Wheel Size
Not Available
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
MRF
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
Not Available
830 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.7 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
400 kg
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
3.9 L
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2180*855*1160 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1460 mm
Length
Not Available
2180 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
184 mm
Height
Not Available
1160 mm
Width
Not Available
855 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
13.7 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
216 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
270 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 12AH

Frame Type
Not Available
Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque
Night Mode, Media Controls
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Scrambler Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Not Available
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
500 Kms/45 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
5000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
10000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
15000 Kms/550 days

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
3 Years or 40,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
40000
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The Honda CB500 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Bear 650 by ₹1.03 Lakh.
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As per the users experiences the Honda CB500 has better performance.

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