Benelli TNT 600i vs Honda CB500 Hornet
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Benelli TNT 600i and the Honda CB500 Hornet as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc. and Honda Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Benelli Philippines (Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc.), via benelli.com.
Benelli TNT 600i
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱440,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,413
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CB500 Hornet
E-Clutch variant
- SRP
- ₱380,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,720
How they differ
- The Honda CB500 Hornet is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱380,000, which is ₱60,000 (14%) below the Benelli TNT 600i at ₱440,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the CB500 Hornet is estimated at ₱10,720 a month against ₱12,413 for the TNT 600i, a difference of ₱1,693 a month.
- The TNT 600i makes more power (81.6 PS against 50.5 PS for the CB500 Hornet).
- The TNT 600i has more torque (55 Nm against 44.7 Nm for the CB500 Hornet).
- The TNT 600i has the larger engine (600 cc against 471 cc for the CB500 Hornet).
- The CB500 Hornet has the lower seat at 789 mm, 31 mm below the TNT 600i, which matters for shorter riders.
- The TNT 600i is the heavier bike (234 kg against 188 kg for the CB500 Hornet).
- The CB500 Hornet carries more fuel (17.1 L against 15 L for the TNT 600i).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Benelli TNT 600iStandard, ₱440,000 | Honda CB500 HornetE-Clutch, ₱380,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC Parallel Twin Engine |
| Displacement (differs) | 600 cc | 471 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 81.6 PS | 50.5 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 11,000 rpm | 8500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 55 Nm | 44.7 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 8000 | 6500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection | n/a |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 30.5 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed manual, wet multi-plate clutch | 6-Speed, Manual Clutch |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2140 mm | 2081 mm |
| Width (differs) | 800 mm | 798 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1100 mm | 1059 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1480 mm | 1409 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 820 mm | 789 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 170 mm | 144 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 234 kg | 188 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15 L | 17.1 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 123 mm travel | Showa upside-down fork (SFF-B) |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Mono-shock-absorber, 44 mm travel | Prolink Mono with 5 Stage Pre-load Adjuster, Steel Hollow Cross Swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual discs, 320 mm | Dual 296 mm x 4 mm Disc with Nissin Radial-Mount Four Piston Calipers |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc, 260 mm | Single 240 mm x 5 mm Disc with Single Piston caliper |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | 120 / 70 – 17 M/C (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180/55 ZR17 | 160/60 17MC (Tubeless) |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium alloy | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Steel trellis frame | Diamond / Steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | 2-channel ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | n/a | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Honda RoadSync |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | 5-inch TFT Meter Display |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | All-LED lighting |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Honda E-Clutch; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.