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Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin vs Honda CBF 500

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

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Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin

Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin

৳800,000,950,000
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Honda CBF 500

Honda CBF 500

৳835,000
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Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin vs Honda CBF 500 - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin vs Honda CBF 500 - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin and Honda CBF 500? 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 Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin is priced at 800,000,950,000 BDT while the Honda CBF 500 costs 450,000,550,000 BDT. The Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin is 350,000,400,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

🔧 Technical Specifications

The Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin features a N/Acc engine from Royal Enfield, making it a strong contender in the Cruiser category. The Honda CBF 500 comes with a N/Acc engine from Honda, positioning it well in the Street Bike segment.

⚡ Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Royal Enfield vs Honda - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 800,000,950,000 BDT vs 450,000,550,000 BDT
  • Bike Category: Cruiser vs Street Bike
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin if you prefer Royal Enfield's engineering, Cruiser characteristics, and the 800,000,950,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose Honda CBF 500 if Honda's reputation, Street Bike features, and 450,000,550,000 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
Inline twin cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, parallel twin
Engine Type
Inline twin cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, parallel twin
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual, 6-speed
6-speed manual
Transmission Type
Manual, 6-speed
6-speed manual
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate, slip & assist
Wet, multi-plate
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate, slip & assist
Wet, multi-plate
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Brand
Royal Enfield
Honda
Brand
Royal Enfield
Honda
Model
Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin
Honda CBF 500
Model
Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin
Honda CBF 500
Bike Name
Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin
Honda CBF 500
Bike Name
Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin
Honda CBF 500
Model Year
2025
2007
Model Year
2025
2007
Category/Type
Cruiser
Street Bike
Category/Type
Cruiser
Street Bike
Country of Origin
India
Japan
Country of Origin
India
Japan
Assembly Location
India
Japan
Assembly Location
India
Japan
Status
Upcoming/Available (India)
Discontinued (used only)
Status
Upcoming/Available (India)
Discontinued (used only)
Colors Available
Multiple (varies by market)
Black, Silver, Blue
Colors Available
Multiple (varies by market)
Black, Silver, Blue
Battery Type
Maintenance-free
Lead-acid
Battery Type
Maintenance-free
Lead-acid
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Stepped single-piece
Split
Seat Type
Stepped single-piece
Split
Handle Type
Retro upright
Standard
Handle Type
Retro upright
Standard
Frame Type
Steel tubular spine frame
Steel diamond
Frame Type
Steel tubular spine frame
Steel diamond
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Dual-sided
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Dual-sided

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
647.95
499.0
Displacement (cc)
647.95
499.0
Maximum Power
46.30
57.00
Maximum Power
46.30
57.00
Maximum Torque
52.30
45.00
Maximum Torque
52.30
45.00
Peak Power
46.3 HP
57 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Peak Power
46.3 HP
57 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Number of Cylinders
2
2
Number of Cylinders
2
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC, 4 valves/cyl
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC, 4 valves/cyl
DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Bore
78.0
73.0
Bore
78.0
73.0
Stroke
67.8
59.6
Stroke
67.8
59.6
Bore x Stroke
78 mm x 67.8 mm
73 x 59.6 mm
Bore x Stroke
78 mm x 67.8 mm
73 x 59.6 mm
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
10.5:1
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
10.5:1
Cooling System
Air/oil-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Cooling System
Air/oil-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Supply System
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Fuel Supply System
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Ignition System
Digital electronic ignition
Digital CDI
Ignition System
Digital electronic ignition
Digital CDI
Engine Layout
Parallel twin
Parallel Twin
Engine Layout
Parallel twin
Parallel Twin
Engine Oil Grade
10W-50
10W-40
Engine Oil Grade
10W-50
10W-40
Valve Adjustment Interval
10000
24000
Valve Adjustment Interval
10000
24000
Starting System
Electric
Electric
Starting System
Electric
Electric
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.19 HP/kg
0.31 hp/kg
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.19 HP/kg
0.31 hp/kg
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
BS6/EU5
Euro 2
Emission Standard
BS6/EU5
Euro 2
Battery Power
12V
12V
Battery Power
12V
12V
Power Mode Indicator
No
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
N/A

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
3.1
2.7
Engine Oil Capacity
3.1
2.7
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8
19.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8
19.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
25.0
20.0
Average Mileage
25.0
20.0
Mileage City
25
N/A
Mileage City
25
N/A
Mileage Highway
27
N/A
Mileage Highway
27
N/A
Load Capacity
180
170
Load Capacity
180
170
Battery Capacity
128.0
12.0
Battery Capacity
128.0
12.0
Range
350–400 km (full tank)
340–400 km
Range
350–400 km (full tank)
340–400 km
Range Indicator
Yes
No
Range Indicator
Yes
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
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
150157
185
Top Speed
150157
185
Acceleration (0-60)
~3.5 sec (estimated)
~3.0 sec
Acceleration (0-60)
~3.5 sec (estimated)
~3.0 sec
Acceleration (0-100)
~6.5 sec (estimated)
~5.5 sec
Acceleration (0-100)
~6.5 sec (estimated)
~5.5 sec
Quick Shifter
No
N/A
Quick Shifter
No
N/A
Launch Control
N/A
N/A
Launch Control
N/A
N/A
Traction Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
6
6
Number of Gears
6
6
Gear Pattern
1 Down, 5 Up
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Pattern
1 Down, 5 Up
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Ratios
6-speed manual
Standard 6-speed
Gear Ratios
6-speed manual
Standard 6-speed
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
O-ring sealed chain
Final Drive
Chain
O-ring sealed chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
2000025000
1800020000
Chain/Belt Life
2000025000
1800020000

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2318
2170
Overall Length
2318
2170
Overall Width
892
762
Overall Width
892
762
Overall Height
1137
1110
Overall Height
1137
1110
Wheelbase
1475
1480
Wheelbase
1475
1480
Ground Clearance
154
140
Ground Clearance
154
140
Seat Height
800
770
Seat Height
800
770
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
770 mm
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
770 mm
Kerb Weight
243.0
186.0
Kerb Weight
243.0
186.0
Gross Weight
243
183
Gross Weight
243
183
Battery Weight
~2.5 kg
~3 kg
Battery Weight
~2.5 kg
~3 kg

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc (dual-piston/ABS triple-piston)
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc (dual-piston/ABS triple-piston)
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Size
320.0
296.0
Front Brake Size
320.0
296.0
Rear Brake Size
300.0
240.0
Rear Brake Size
300.0
240.0
ABS Type
Dual-channel ABS
Optional (ABS/Non-ABS variants)
ABS Type
Dual-channel ABS
Optional (ABS/Non-ABS variants)
Brake Pad Life
15000
1200015000
Brake Pad Life
15000
1200015000
Braking Distance
N/A
42 m (100-0 km/h)
Braking Distance
N/A
42 m (100-0 km/h)
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
N/A
Central Lock
No
N/A
Central Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
43mm Showa telescopic fork
41mm telescopic fork
Front Suspension Type
43mm Showa telescopic fork
41mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Type
Twin shock absorbers
Monoshock, 7-step adjustable
Rear Suspension Type
Twin shock absorbers
Monoshock, 7-step adjustable
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
120.0
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
120.0
Rear Suspension Travel
90.0
125.0
Rear Suspension Travel
90.0
125.0
Adjustable Controls
No
Yes (levers, preload)
Adjustable Controls
No
Yes (levers, preload)
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
100/90-19
120/70 ZR17
Front Tyre Size
100/90-19
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
130/70-18
160/60 ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
130/70-18
160/60 ZR17
Front Wheel Size
19
17
Front Wheel Size
19
17
Rear Wheel Size
18
17
Rear Wheel Size
18
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
MRF (India)
Varies (OEM: Bridgestone/Michelin)
Tyre Brand
MRF (India)
Varies (OEM: Bridgestone/Michelin)
Tyre Life
15000
1200015000
Tyre Life
15000
1200015000
Wheel Type
Spoked
Cast
Wheel Type
Spoked
Cast
Wheel Material
Aluminum rim, chrome hub
Alloy
Wheel Material
Aluminum rim, chrome hub
Alloy

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, 8Ah
12V
Battery Rating
12V, 8Ah
12V
Battery Life
34
24
Battery Life
34
24
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
30005000
40006000
Battery Replacement Cost
30005000
40006000
Battery Health Check
No
Manual
Battery Health Check
No
Manual
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
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
LED (with classic styling)
Halogen
Headlight Type
LED (with classic styling)
Halogen
Tail Light Type
LED
Bulb
Tail Light Type
LED
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
Bulb
DRL
Yes
No
DRL
Yes
No
Hazard Light
Yes
No
Hazard Light
Yes
No
Display Type
Semi-digital (analog speedo, digital MID)
Analog
Display Type
Semi-digital (analog speedo, digital MID)
Analog
Speedometer Type
Analog + Digital MID
Analog
Speedometer Type
Analog + Digital MID
Analog
Odometer Type
Digital
Analog
Odometer Type
Digital
Analog
Tachometer Type
Analog
Analog
Tachometer Type
Analog
Analog
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Analog
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Analog
Clock
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
Yes
No
Side Stand Indicator
Yes
No

Technology & Features

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

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Minimal
Minimal (small screen)
Wind Protection
Minimal
Minimal (small screen)
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
Mid-forward
Standard
Footpeg Position
Mid-forward
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
450000550000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
N/A
450000550000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
৳800,000,950,000
450000550000.00 BDT
Regular Price
৳800,000,950,000
450000550000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
3000040000
2500035000
Registration Cost
3000040000
2500035000
Insurance Cost
1500020000
1500025000
Insurance Cost
1500020000
1500025000
EMI Options
Available at select dealers
Rare/Not common
EMI Options
Available at select dealers
Rare/Not common
Distributor/Seller
Royal Enfield Bangladesh (expected)
Importers/Used Bike Dealers
Distributor/Seller
Royal Enfield Bangladesh (expected)
Importers/Used Bike Dealers
Service Cost
20003000
25004000
Service Cost
20003000
25004000
Running Cost
Medium
Low to moderate
Running Cost
Medium
Low to moderate

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
10,000 km
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
10,000 km
Service Reminder
Yes
No
Service Reminder
Yes
No
Spare Parts Availability
Good (Royal Enfield network)
Moderate (imported)
Spare Parts Availability
Good (Royal Enfield network)
Moderate (imported)
Service Intervals
6000
5000
Service Intervals
6000
5000
Warranty Terms
3 years or 40,000 km
N/A (imported/used)
Warranty Terms
3 years or 40,000 km
N/A (imported/used)
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