Honda CB500 vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200

Last Updated: October 23, 2026

Honda CB500 price starts at Rs. 2.75 Lakh, which is Rs. 19.01 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Triumph Speed Triple 1200, priced at Rs. 21.76 Lakh. On the performance front, the CB500 uses a 501cc engine and the Speed Triple 1200 a 1160cc engine producing 180 PS @ 10750 rpm. If you're deciding between the CB500 and Speed Triple 1200, the CB500 is the better pick for affordability.

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CB500 vs Speed Triple 1200 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CB500Triumph Speed Triple 1200
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.75 LakhRs. 21.76 Lakh
Mileage Not Available18.18 kmpl
Engine 501 cc1160 cc
Max power Not Available180 PS @ 10750 rpm

CB500 vs Speed Triple 1200 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB500 AlloyTriumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
Rating
2 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Honda Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 21.76 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power Not Available 180 PS @ 10750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB500 Colors
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Not Available Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Cast Aluminium
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Not Available Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 7,529 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 59,576 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 21,845 CB500 Insurance Rs. 49,547 Speed Triple 1200 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
230 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Engine Displacement
501 cc
1160 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
180 PS @ 10750 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
128 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Bore
Not Available
90.0 mm
Stroke
Not Available
60.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
3
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain chain
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
13.2:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
18.18 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Suspension-Front
Not Available
Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable USD forks, 120mm travel, SmartEC3 OBTi system electronic compression / rebound damping
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
Öhlins monoshock RSU with linkage, 120mm rear wheel travel, SmartEC3 OBTi system electronic compression / rebound damping

Tyre Size
Not Available
Front :- 120/70-17, Rear :-190/55-17
Wheel Size
Not Available
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Cast Aluminium

Dry Weight
Not Available
199 kg
Seat height
Not Available
830 mm
Wheelbase
Not Available
1445 mm
Height
Not Available
1089 mm
Width
Not Available
810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
15.5 L
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
220 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Li-ion
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Not Available
Aluminium twin spar frame, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Riding Modes
Not Available
Track,Rain,Road,Sports,Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque
Rake - 23.9º, Trail - 104.7 mm
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Starting
Not Available
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes
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