Honda CB500 vs Triumph Tiger 1200

Last Updated: October 21, 2026

Honda CB500 price starts at Rs. 2.75 Lakh, which is Rs. 16.64 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Triumph Tiger 1200, priced at Rs. 19.39 Lakh. On the performance front, the CB500 uses a 501cc engine and the Tiger 1200 a 1160cc engine producing 150 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the CB500 and Tiger 1200, the CB500 is the better pick for affordability.

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CB500 vs Tiger 1200 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CB500Triumph Tiger 1200
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.75 LakhRs. 19.39 Lakh
Mileage Not Available18.8 kmpl
Engine 501 cc1160 cc
Max power Not Available150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available246 Kg

CB500 vs Tiger 1200 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB500 AlloyTriumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro
Rating
2 reviews
6 reviews
Brand Name Honda Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 19.39 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 150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB500 Colors
Triumph Tiger 1200 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Not Available Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Not Available Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 7,529 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 53,089 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 21,845 CB500 Insurance Rs. 46,095 Tiger 1200 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
220 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
150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
130 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
Not Available
90 mm
Stroke
Not Available
60.7 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
3
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Shaft Drive
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
18.8 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Suspension-Front
Not Available
Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. Wheel Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
Wheel Travel 200 mm Showa semi-active damping monoshock with automatic electronic preload adjustment and New Active Preload Reduction feature. Depending on the combined weight of rider, pillion and lu

Tyre Size
Not Available
Front :-120/70-19,Rear :-150/70-18
Wheel Size
Not Available
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
850 mm
Wheelbase
Not Available
1560 mm
Height
Not Available
1436 mm
Width
Not Available
849 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
20 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
246 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
282 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Not Available
Tubular steel frame, with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Configurable Rider,Sports
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque
Not Available
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
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
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
3 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
3
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Honda CB500 Vs Triumph Tiger 1200 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda CB500 vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Honda CB500 vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
The Honda CB500 is cheaper than Triumph Tiger 1200 by ₹16.64 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CB500 vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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