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Honda CBF 500 vs Yamaha AS

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Honda CBF 500

Honda CBF 500

৳450,000,550,000
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Yamaha AS

Yamaha AS

৳300,000,350,000
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Honda CBF 500 vs Yamaha AS - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Honda CBF 500 vs Yamaha AS - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Honda CBF 500 and Yamaha AS? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.

💰 Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025

The Honda CBF 500 is priced at 450,000,550,000 BDT while the Yamaha AS costs 300,000,350,000 BDT. The Honda CBF 500 is 150,000,200,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

🔧 Technical Specifications

The Honda CBF 500 features a N/Acc engine from Honda, making it a strong contender in the Street Bike category. The Yamaha AS comes with a N/Acc engine from Yamaha, positioning it well in the Commuter segment.

⚡ Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Honda vs Yamaha - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 450,000,550,000 BDT vs 300,000,350,000 BDT
  • Bike Category: Street Bike vs Commuter
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Honda CBF 500 if you prefer Honda's engineering, Street Bike characteristics, and the 450,000,550,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose Yamaha AS if Yamaha's reputation, Commuter features, and 300,000,350,000 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.

🏆 Final Recommendation

Both motorcycles have strong dealer networks in Bangladesh. Consider test riding both bikes before making your final decision. Factor in after-sales service, spare parts availability, and fuel efficiency based on your specific usage pattern.

💡 Expert Tip: Visit authorized dealers in Dhaka, Chittagong, or your local area to experience both bikes firsthand and negotiate the best price including insurance and registration.

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, parallel twin
Fuel Injected, 4-stroke, air-cooled
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, parallel twin
Fuel Injected, 4-stroke, air-cooled
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
6-speed manual
N/A
Transmission Type
6-speed manual
N/A
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Wet, multi-plate
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Wet, multi-plate
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Brand
Honda
Yamaha
Brand
Honda
Yamaha
Model
Honda CBF 500
Yamaha AS
Model
Honda CBF 500
Yamaha AS
Bike Name
Honda CBF 500
Yamaha AS
Bike Name
Honda CBF 500
Yamaha AS
Model Year
2007
2024
Model Year
2007
2024
Category/Type
Street Bike
Commuter
Category/Type
Street Bike
Commuter
Country of Origin
Japan
India
Country of Origin
Japan
India
Assembly Location
Japan
India
Assembly Location
Japan
India
Status
Discontinued (used only)
Available
Status
Discontinued (used only)
Available
Colors Available
Black, Silver, Blue
Multiple (varies by dealer)
Colors Available
Black, Silver, Blue
Multiple (varies by dealer)
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Lead Acid
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Lead Acid
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Split
Standard
Seat Type
Split
Standard
Handle Type
Standard
Standard
Handle Type
Standard
Standard
Frame Type
Steel diamond
N/A
Frame Type
Steel diamond
N/A
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
N/A
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
N/A

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
499.0
149.0
Displacement (cc)
499.0
149.0
Maximum Power
57.00
13.20
Maximum Power
57.00
13.20
Maximum Torque
45.00
12.80
Maximum Torque
45.00
12.80
Peak Power
57 hp @ 9,500 rpm
13.2
Peak Power
57 hp @ 9,500 rpm
13.2
Number of Cylinders
2
1
Number of Cylinders
2
1
Valve Configuration
DOHC
N/A
Valve Configuration
DOHC
N/A
Valves Per Cylinder
4
N/A
Valves Per Cylinder
4
N/A
Bore
73.0
N/A
Bore
73.0
N/A
Stroke
59.6
N/A
Stroke
59.6
N/A
Bore x Stroke
73 x 59.6 mm
N/A
Bore x Stroke
73 x 59.6 mm
N/A
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
N/A
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
N/A
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Air-cooled
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Air-cooled
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Ignition System
Digital CDI
Electric & Kick
Ignition System
Digital CDI
Electric & Kick
Engine Layout
Parallel Twin
Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Engine Layout
Parallel Twin
Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
N/A
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
N/A
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
N/A
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
N/A
Starting System
Electric
Electric & Kick
Starting System
Electric
Electric & Kick
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
No
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
No
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.31 hp/kg
N/A
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.31 hp/kg
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
Euro 2
N/A
Emission Standard
Euro 2
N/A
Battery Power
12V
N/A
Battery Power
12V
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
N/A
No
Power Mode Indicator
N/A
No

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
2.7
N/A
Engine Oil Capacity
2.7
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.0
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.0
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
20.0
40.0
Average Mileage
20.0
40.0
Mileage City
N/A
40
Mileage City
N/A
40
Mileage Highway
N/A
N/A
Mileage Highway
N/A
N/A
Load Capacity
170
N/A
Load Capacity
170
N/A
Battery Capacity
12.0
12.0
Battery Capacity
12.0
12.0
Range
340–400 km
N/A
Range
340–400 km
N/A
Range Indicator
No
No
Range Indicator
No
No
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
No
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
No

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
185
N/A
Top Speed
185
N/A
Acceleration (0-60)
~3.0 sec
N/A
Acceleration (0-60)
~3.0 sec
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
~5.5 sec
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
~5.5 sec
N/A
Quick Shifter
N/A
No
Quick Shifter
N/A
No
Launch Control
N/A
No
Launch Control
N/A
No
Traction Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
6
N/A
Number of Gears
6
N/A
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
N/A
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
N/A
Gear Ratios
Standard 6-speed
N/A
Gear Ratios
Standard 6-speed
N/A
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
O-ring sealed chain
Chain
Final Drive
O-ring sealed chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
1800020000
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
1800020000
N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2170
N/A
Overall Length
2170
N/A
Overall Width
762
N/A
Overall Width
762
N/A
Overall Height
1110
N/A
Overall Height
1110
N/A
Wheelbase
1480
N/A
Wheelbase
1480
N/A
Ground Clearance
140
N/A
Ground Clearance
140
N/A
Seat Height
770
N/A
Seat Height
770
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
770 mm
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
770 mm
N/A
Kerb Weight
186.0
N/A
Kerb Weight
186.0
N/A
Gross Weight
183
N/A
Gross Weight
183
N/A
Battery Weight
~3 kg
~2 kg (est.)
Battery Weight
~3 kg
~2 kg (est.)

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Disc (dual-piston/ABS triple-piston)
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc (dual-piston/ABS triple-piston)
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Front Brake Size
296.0
N/A
Front Brake Size
296.0
N/A
Rear Brake Size
240.0
N/A
Rear Brake Size
240.0
N/A
ABS Type
Optional (ABS/Non-ABS variants)
N/A
ABS Type
Optional (ABS/Non-ABS variants)
N/A
Brake Pad Life
1200015000
N/A
Brake Pad Life
1200015000
N/A
Braking Distance
42 m (100-0 km/h)
N/A
Braking Distance
42 m (100-0 km/h)
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
No
Regenerative Braking
N/A
No
Anti-Theft System
N/A
No
Anti-Theft System
N/A
No
Central Lock
N/A
No
Central Lock
N/A
No
Remote Lock
N/A
No
Remote Lock
N/A
No
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
41mm telescopic fork
Telescopic forks
Front Suspension Type
41mm telescopic fork
Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock, 7-step adjustable
Swingarm
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock, 7-step adjustable
Swingarm
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
N/A
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
125.0
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
125.0
N/A
Adjustable Controls
Yes (levers, preload)
No
Adjustable Controls
Yes (levers, preload)
No
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17
N/A
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17
N/A
Rear Tyre Size
160/60 ZR17
N/A
Rear Tyre Size
160/60 ZR17
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
17
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
17
N/A
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
Varies (OEM: Bridgestone/Michelin)
Tubeless (local brands)
Tyre Brand
Varies (OEM: Bridgestone/Michelin)
Tubeless (local brands)
Tyre Life
1200015000
N/A
Tyre Life
1200015000
N/A
Wheel Type
Cast
N/A
Wheel Type
Cast
N/A
Wheel Material
Alloy
N/A
Wheel Material
Alloy
N/A

Electrical & Battery

Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Rating
12V
12V
Battery Rating
12V
12V
Battery Life
24
2
Battery Life
24
2
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
40006000
15002500
Battery Replacement Cost
40006000
15002500
Battery Health Check
Manual
No
Battery Health Check
Manual
No
Battery Life Indicator
N/A
No
Battery Life Indicator
N/A
No
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
USB Charging
No
No
USB Charging
No
No

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
No
No
Error Code Display
No
No
Headlight Type
Halogen
Bulb
Headlight Type
Halogen
Bulb
Tail Light Type
Bulb
Bulb
Tail Light Type
Bulb
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
Bulb
DRL
No
No
DRL
No
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Display Type
Analog
Analog
Display Type
Analog
Analog
Speedometer Type
Analog
Analog
Speedometer Type
Analog
Analog
Odometer Type
Analog
Analog
Odometer Type
Analog
Analog
Tachometer Type
Analog
Analog
Tachometer Type
Analog
Analog
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Analog
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Analog
Clock
Yes
No
Clock
Yes
No
Pass Light Switch
Yes
No
Pass Light Switch
Yes
No
Side Stand Indicator
No
No
Side Stand Indicator
No
No

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Yes
Analog
Trip Meter
Yes
Analog
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
No
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
No
Bluetooth Features
N/A
No
Bluetooth Features
N/A
No
Navigation
N/A
No
Navigation
N/A
No
Riding Modes
N/A
No
Riding Modes
N/A
No
Parking Mode
N/A
No
Parking Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Minimal (small screen)
Minimal
Wind Protection
Minimal (small screen)
Minimal
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Footpeg Position
Standard
Standard
Footpeg Position
Standard
Standard
Storage Compartments
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
N/A
N/A
Ex-showroom Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
৳450,000,550,000
৳300,000,350,000
Regular Price
৳450,000,550,000
৳300,000,350,000
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
2500035000
1500020000
Registration Cost
2500035000
1500020000
Insurance Cost
1500025000
1500020000
Insurance Cost
1500025000
1500020000
EMI Options
Rare/Not common
Available through dealers
EMI Options
Rare/Not common
Available through dealers
Distributor/Seller
Importers/Used Bike Dealers
Yamaha Authorized Dealers
Distributor/Seller
Importers/Used Bike Dealers
Yamaha Authorized Dealers
Service Cost
25004000
N/A
Service Cost
25004000
N/A
Running Cost
Low to moderate
Low
Running Cost
Low to moderate
Low

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
N/A
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
N/A
Service Reminder
No
No
Service Reminder
No
No
Spare Parts Availability
Moderate (imported)
Good
Spare Parts Availability
Moderate (imported)
Good
Service Intervals
5000
N/A
Service Intervals
5000
N/A
Warranty Terms
N/A (imported/used)
N/A
Warranty Terms
N/A (imported/used)
N/A
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