Honda CB500 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

Last Updated: October 5, 2026

Honda CB500 price starts at Rs. 2.75 Lakh, which is Rs. 83,427 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, priced at Rs. 3.58 Lakh. On the performance front, the CB500 uses a 501cc engine and the Continental GT 650 a 648cc engine producing 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm. If you're deciding between the CB500 and Continental GT 650, the CB500 is the better pick for affordability.

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CB500 vs Continental GT 650 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CB500Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.75 LakhRs. 3.58 Lakh
Mileage Not Available27 kmpl
Engine 501 cc648 cc
Max power Not Available47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available214 Kg

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Basic Info Honda CB500 AlloyRoyal Enfield Continental GT 650 Base
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Brand Name Honda Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.58 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, Air and Oil Cooled
Max Power Not Available 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB500 Colors
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Not Available Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Not Available Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 7,529 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,814 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,153 CB500 Insurance Rs. 23,463 Continental GT 650 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
170 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, Air and Oil Cooled
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
52.3 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
Fuel Injection
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
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
27 kmpl
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
25-30 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Suspension-Front
Not Available
41 mm front fork, Travel - 110 mm
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
Twin gas-charged shock absorbers with adjustable preload, Travel - 88 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
39 psi
Tyre Size
Not Available
Front :-100/90-18, Rear :-130/70-18
Wheel Size
Not Available
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
Not Available
804 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
1.5 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
400 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2119*780*1092 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1398 mm
Length
Not Available
2119 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
174 mm
Height
Not Available
1092 mm
Width
Not Available
780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
12.5 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
214 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Front Brake Size
Not Available
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
240 mm

Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 12AH

Frame Type
Not Available
Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame with Bolted Trussing
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Cafe Racer Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Not Available
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Not Available
Analogue
Gradeability
Not Available
24°
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
500kms/45 days
2nd Service
Not Available
5000kms/180 days
3rd Service
Not Available
10000kms/360 days
4th Service
Not Available
15000kms/540 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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