Honda CB500F 2021 vs. Triumph Speed Twin 900 2025

Honda CB500F 2021

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2025

Overview - Honda CB500F 2021 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900 2025

Honda CB500F 2021

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2025

Technical Specifications Honda CB500F 2021 compared to Triumph Speed Twin 900 2025

Honda CB500F 2021

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2025

Honda CB500F 2021

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	84.6 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	65 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	80 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	11
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	900 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	2,090 mm
Width	Width	740 mm	Width	780 mm
Height	Height	1,145 mm	Height	1,115 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,435 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	780 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	194 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2, A
Range	Range	448 km	Range	292 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500F 2021

Honda has significantly improved the rounded package called CB500F for 2022. Thanks to better brakes and a higher-quality chassis, the handling has been significantly upgraded. Both beginners and experienced riders will feel very comfortable on this bike and enjoy it for many years to come. Only the suspension strut is not quite up to scratch - but there still needs to be room for improvement somewhere.

full 48 hp in the A2 class

high-quality fork

good brakes

comfortable seating position

low seat height

intuitive handling.

Suspension strut bounces on bumpy roads

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2025

All in all, the Speed Twin cylinder update is a real treat for modern classic fans who want to combine two worlds: enjoyable cruising with comfort, but also lively cornering with a powerful sound. You get state of the art technology that makes the riding experience even safer and more comfortable. A modern classic bike as it is written in the book.

Bonneville engine

powerful, full sound

agile handling

sleek looks with new features

transmission

optimised suspension elements

seating position and comfortable upholstery

Tyres could use more grip

rear brake too lax