Honda CB500 vs Yamaha YZF-R2

Last Updated: October 1, 2026

Yamaha YZF-R2 price starts at Rs. 2.31 Lakh, which is Rs. 44,500 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 YZF-R2 a 204cc engine producing 26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm. If you're deciding between the CB500 and YZF-R2, the YZF-R2 is the better pick for affordability.

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CB500 vs YZF-R2 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CB500Yamaha YZF-R2
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.75 LakhRs. 2.31 Lakh
Engine 501 cc204 cc
Max power Not Available26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available149 Kg

CB500 vs YZF-R2 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB500 AlloyYamaha YZF-R2 STD
Rating
1 review
2 reviews
Brand Name Honda Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.31 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve
Max Power Not Available 26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB500 Colors
Yamaha YZF-R2 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Not Available Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
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. 6,311 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,153 CB500 Insurance Rs. 12,566 YZF-R2 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve
Engine Displacement
501 cc
204 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
19.1 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Bore
Not Available
66 mm
Stroke
Not Available
59.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Anti-lock Braking System

Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Suspension-Front
Not Available
Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork)
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
Linked-Type Monocross

Tyre Size
Not Available
Front :-100/80-17, Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Not Available
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
810 mm
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
1980*700*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1340 mm
Length
Not Available
1980 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
170 mm
Height
Not Available
1140 mm
Width
Not Available
700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
12 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
149 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
282 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
220 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 5AH

Frame Type
Not Available
Backbone (Steel Tube Dimond Frame)
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Track,Street,Rain
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
Yamaha Ride Control
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Forward-set
Idle Stop/Start
Not Available
Yes
Body
Not Available
Fibre
Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Sports Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Not Available
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes
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The Yamaha YZF-R2 is cheaper than Honda CB500 by ₹44,500.
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As per the users experiences the Honda CB500 has better performance.

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