Honda CB500X 2016 vs. Yamaha Tracer 700 2018

Honda CB500X 2016

Yamaha Tracer 700 2018

Overview - Honda CB500X 2016 vs Yamaha Tracer 700 2018

Honda CB500X 2016

Yamaha Tracer 700 2018

Technical Specifications Honda CB500X 2016 compared to Yamaha Tracer 700 2018

Honda CB500X 2016

Yamaha Tracer 700 2018

Honda CB500X 2016

Yamaha Tracer 700 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	68.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	68 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	11.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	689 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Four pistons

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,095 mm	Length	2,138 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	806 mm
Height	Height	1,390 mm	Height	1,270 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,421 mm	Wheelbase	1,404 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.3 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500X 2016

Good wind protection, a comfortable, somewhat higher seating position and a relatively comfortable chassis make the CB500X look good even on long journeys. The extra price compared to the naked CB500F is therefore justified and well invested - especially as the CB500X remains unbeatably affordable!

Sophisticated looks

efficient windscreen

high speeds possible

fuel economy

Combined ABS.

The front single disc is slightly weakened when driving in a sporty manner.

Yamaha Tracer 700 2018

The fact that the Yamaha MT-07 is the main parts donor for the Tracer 700 becomes apparent at the latest when you first open the throttle: the powerful parallel twin-cylinder engine exudes agility and a tremendous amount of riding fun. This makes it easy to live with on a touring enduro, which is a good match for longer distances. The chassis could be a little more precise and the windshield could be a little higher, but overall the Tracer 700 is the ultimate fun bike in its class - a lot of fun for comparatively little money.

Very powerful engine

comfortable riding position

easy handling

ABS series

modern design in the style of the Tracer 900

affordable

Relatively small windshield

chassis tuning a little too soft