Honda CB500 vs Triumph Bonneville T40

Last Updated: October 12, 2026

Triumph Bonneville T40 price starts at Rs. 2.55 Lakh, which is Rs. 20,001 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 Bonneville T40 a 350cc engine producing 29 PS @ 7000 rpm. If you're deciding between the CB500 and Bonneville T40, the Bonneville T40 is the better pick for affordability.

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CB500 vs Bonneville T40 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CB500Triumph Bonneville T40
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.75 LakhRs. 2.55 Lakh
Engine 501 cc350 cc
Max power Not Available29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available195 Kg

CB500 vs Bonneville T40 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB500 AlloyTriumph Bonneville T40 T4
Rating
2 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Honda Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.55 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC
Max Power Not Available 29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB500 Colors
Triumph Bonneville T40 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Not Available Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
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. 6,982 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 21,845 CB500 Insurance Rs. 12,978 Bonneville T40 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
132 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC
Engine Displacement
501 cc
350 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 speed
Max Power
Not Available
29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
31.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
Not Available
89.0 mm
Stroke
Not Available
56.1 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
12.1:1

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
Anti-lock Braking System

Estimated Mileage
Not Available
27.02 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
130 mm
Suspension-Front
Not Available
43mm forks. 130mm wheel travel
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
Twin Shock with pre-load adjustment. 130mm wheel travel

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
26 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
33 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
33 psi
Tyre Size
Not Available
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70 R17
Wheel Size
Not Available
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Make
Not Available
MRF
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
Not Available
790 mm
Gross Weight
Not Available
379 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2120*818*1081 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1418 mm
Length
Not Available
2120 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
165 mm
Height
Not Available
1081 mm
Width
Not Available
818 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
195 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
255 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
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 / 8AH

Frame Type
Not Available
Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Road,Rain,Eco
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Forward-set
Body
Not Available
Metal
Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Not Available
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Triumph Bonneville T40
  • Most powerful in segment at 29 PS
  • Cruise control, cornering ABS and traction control
  • 4-inch TFT with navigation
  • Liquid cooled engine
  • Low 790 mm seat height
  • Full LED lighting
Triumph Bonneville T40
  • Expensive compared to rivals
  • Heavy at 195 kg
  • Tube tyres
  • Smaller service network
  • Lacks twin-cylinder character
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