Honda CL500 vs Yamaha XSR700
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CL500 and the Yamaha XSR700 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CL500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱410,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱11,567
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha XSR700
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱489,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱13,795
How they differ
- The Honda CL500 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱410,000, which is ₱79,000 (16%) below the Yamaha XSR700 at ₱489,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the CL500 is estimated at ₱11,567 a month against ₱13,795 for the XSR700, a difference of ₱2,228 a month.
- The XSR700 makes more power (74.8 PS against 46.2 PS for the CL500).
- The XSR700 has more torque (68 Nm against 43.4 Nm for the CL500).
- The XSR700 has the larger engine (689 cc against 471 cc for the CL500).
- The CL500 has the better claimed fuel economy (27.1 km/L against 23.3 km/L for the XSR700).
- The CL500 has the lower seat at 790 mm, 45 mm below the XSR700, which matters for shorter riders.
- The CL500 is the heavier bike (193 kg against 186 kg for the XSR700).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CL500Standard, ₱410,000 | Yamaha XSR700Standard, ₱489,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve Two-Cylinder | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve |
| Displacement (differs) | 471 cc | 689 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 46.2 PS | 74.8 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8200 rpm | 9000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 43.4 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6250 | 6500 rpm |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric starter |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 27.1 km/L | 23.3 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed Manual Type | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2174 mm | 2075 mm |
| Width (differs) | 831 mm | 820 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1134 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1484 mm | 1405 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 790 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 155 mm | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 193 kg | 186 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 12.2 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Twin Shock with 45mm Round Pipe Swingarm, 5-Step Pre-Load Adjustment | Swingarm (link type suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Single 310mm Floating Disc, Dual Piston Calipers | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø282 mm |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 240mm Disc, Mono Piston Calliper | Hydraulic single disc, Ø245 mm |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110/80R19M/C 59H (Tubeless) | 120/70 ZR 17M/C(58V) (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70R17M/C 69H (Tubeless) | 180/55 ZR 17M/C(73V) (Tubeless) |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond Type / Steel | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | LCD | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Emergency Stop Signal; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | n/a |
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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.