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Hero Glamour Xtec vs Honda CB 500 S

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Hero Glamour Xtec

Hero Glamour Xtec

৳220,000,240,000
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Honda CB 500 S

Honda CB 500 S

৳195,560,205,560
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Hero Glamour Xtec vs Honda CB 500 S - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Hero Glamour Xtec vs Honda CB 500 S - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Hero Glamour Xtec and Honda CB 500 S? 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 Hero Glamour Xtec is priced at 220,000,240,000 BDT while the Honda CB 500 S costs 195,560,205,560 BDT. The Hero Glamour Xtec is 24,440,034,440 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

🔧 Technical Specifications

The Hero Glamour Xtec features a N/Acc engine from Hero, making it a strong contender in the Commuter category. The Honda CB 500 S comes with a N/Acc engine from Honda, positioning it well in the Street Bike segment.

⚡ Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Hero vs Honda - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 220,000,240,000 BDT vs 195,560,205,560 BDT
  • Bike Category: Commuter vs Street Bike
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Hero Glamour Xtec if you prefer Hero's engineering, Commuter characteristics, and the 220,000,240,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose Honda CB 500 S if Honda's reputation, Street Bike features, and 195,560,205,560 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
Air Cooled, 4-Stroke
4-stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin
Engine Type
Air Cooled, 4-Stroke
4-stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual
6-speed manual
Transmission Type
Manual
6-speed manual
Clutch Type
Wet Multiplate
Wet, Multiplate
Clutch Type
Wet Multiplate
Wet, Multiplate
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Brand
Hero MotoCorp
Honda
Brand
Hero MotoCorp
Honda
Model
Hero Glamour Xtec
Honda CB 500 S
Model
Hero Glamour Xtec
Honda CB 500 S
Bike Name
Hero Glamour Xtec
Honda CB 500 S
Bike Name
Hero Glamour Xtec
Honda CB 500 S
Model Year
2025
2001
Model Year
2025
2001
Category/Type
Commuter
Street Bike
Category/Type
Commuter
Street Bike
Country of Origin
India
Japan
Country of Origin
India
Japan
Assembly Location
India
Europe
Assembly Location
India
Europe
Status
Available
Discontinued/Used Only
Status
Available
Discontinued/Used Only
Colors Available
Multiple (varies by market)
Blue, Red, Black (varies by batch)
Colors Available
Multiple (varies by market)
Blue, Red, Black (varies by batch)
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Lead Acid
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Lead Acid
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Single
Split
Seat Type
Single
Split
Handle Type
Standard
Standard
Handle Type
Standard
Standard
Frame Type
Diamond Frame
Steel Diamond
Frame Type
Diamond Frame
Steel Diamond
Swingarm Type
Dual
Steel
Swingarm Type
Dual
Steel

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
124.7
500.0
Displacement (cc)
124.7
500.0
Maximum Power
10.84
56.00
Maximum Power
10.84
56.00
Maximum Torque
10.40
46.00
Maximum Torque
10.40
46.00
Peak Power
10.84 PS
56 HP
Peak Power
10.84 PS
56 HP
Number of Cylinders
1
2
Number of Cylinders
1
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
2
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
4
Bore
52.4
73.0
Bore
52.4
73.0
Stroke
57.8
59.5
Stroke
57.8
59.5
Bore x Stroke
52.4 mm x 57.8 mm
73 mm x 59.5 mm
Bore x Stroke
52.4 mm x 57.8 mm
73 mm x 59.5 mm
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
9.0:1
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
9.0:1
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injection
Carburetor
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injection
Carburetor
Ignition System
Digital DC CDI
CDI
Ignition System
Digital DC CDI
CDI
Engine Layout
Single Cylinder
Parallel Twin
Engine Layout
Single Cylinder
Parallel Twin
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
10W40
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
10W40
Valve Adjustment Interval
10000
20000
Valve Adjustment Interval
10000
20000
Starting System
Electric & Kick
Electric
Starting System
Electric & Kick
Electric
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.088
0.316
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.088
0.316
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
Euro 2 (period correct)
Emission Standard
BS6
Euro 2 (period correct)
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
No
Power Mode Indicator
No
No

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
1.0
3.0
Engine Oil Capacity
1.0
3.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.0
18.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.0
18.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
45.0
20.0
Average Mileage
45.0
20.0
Mileage City
45
20
Mileage City
45
20
Mileage Highway
63
25
Mileage Highway
63
25
Load Capacity
150
180
Load Capacity
150
180
Battery Capacity
123.0
128.0
Battery Capacity
123.0
128.0
Range
Approx. 400 km (estimated)
350–400 km (full tank, est.)
Range
Approx. 400 km (estimated)
350–400 km (full tank, est.)
Range Indicator
No
No
Range Indicator
No
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
No
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
No

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
95
150
Top Speed
95
150
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
~3.0 sec (est.)
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
~3.0 sec (est.)
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~5.5 sec (est.)
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~5.5 sec (est.)
Quick Shifter
No
No
Quick Shifter
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
5
6
Number of Gears
5
6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Ratios
5-speed
6-speed
Gear Ratios
5-speed
6-speed
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
15000
2000030000
Chain/Belt Life
15000
2000030000

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2051
2150
Overall Length
2051
2150
Overall Width
743
780
Overall Width
743
780
Overall Height
1074
1120
Overall Height
1074
1120
Wheelbase
1273
1430
Wheelbase
1273
1430
Ground Clearance
180
150
Ground Clearance
180
150
Seat Height
793
775
Seat Height
793
775
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Kerb Weight
123.0
177.0
Kerb Weight
123.0
177.0
Gross Weight
123
N/A
Gross Weight
123
N/A
Battery Weight
1.5 kg (estimated)
~2.5 kg (est.)
Battery Weight
1.5 kg (estimated)
~2.5 kg (est.)

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Front Brake Size
240.0
296.0
Front Brake Size
240.0
296.0
Rear Brake Size
130.0
240.0
Rear Brake Size
130.0
240.0
ABS Type
No
No
ABS Type
No
No
Brake Pad Life
10000
1000015000
Brake Pad Life
10000
1000015000
Braking Distance
N/A
~40 m (100–0 km/h, est.)
Braking Distance
N/A
~40 m (100–0 km/h, est.)
Regenerative Braking
No
N/A
Regenerative Braking
No
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Telescopic
Rear Suspension Type
5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Twin shock
Rear Suspension Type
5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Twin shock
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
120.0
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
120.0
Rear Suspension Travel
81.0
120.0
Rear Suspension Travel
81.0
120.0
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
80/100-18
110/80-17
Front Tyre Size
80/100-18
110/80-17
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-18
130/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-18
130/70-17
Front Wheel Size
18
17
Front Wheel Size
18
17
Rear Wheel Size
18
17
Rear Wheel Size
18
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Tyre Brand
MRF/IRC (estimated)
Varies (imported)
Tyre Brand
MRF/IRC (estimated)
Varies (imported)
Tyre Life
15000
1200015000
Tyre Life
15000
1200015000
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
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
12V, 8Ah
Battery Rating
12V
12V, 8Ah
Battery Life
2
23
Battery Life
2
23
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year (typical)
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year (typical)
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
20003000
30004000
Battery Replacement Cost
20003000
30004000
Battery Health Check
No
No
Battery Health Check
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
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
Yes (USB Charging Port)
N/A
Charging Port
Yes (USB Charging Port)
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
Yes
No
USB Charging
Yes
No

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
No
No
Error Code Display
No
No
Headlight Type
LED with DRL
Halogen
Headlight Type
LED with DRL
Halogen
Tail Light Type
LED
Bulb
Tail Light Type
LED
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
Halogen Bulb
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
Halogen Bulb
Bulb
DRL
Yes
No
DRL
Yes
No
Hazard Light
Yes
No
Hazard Light
Yes
No
Display Type
Fully Digital LCD
Analogue
Display Type
Fully Digital LCD
Analogue
Speedometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Odometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Odometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Analogue
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Analogue
Clock
Yes
No
Clock
Yes
No
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
Analogue
Trip Meter
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth with smartphone)
No
Mobile Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth with smartphone)
No
Bluetooth Features
Yes
No
Bluetooth Features
Yes
No
Navigation
Yes (via smartphone app)
No
Navigation
Yes (via smartphone app)
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Parking Mode
N/A
No
Parking Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Minimal
Small front fairing
Wind Protection
Minimal
Small front fairing
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
Standard
Standard
Footpeg Position
Standard
Standard
Storage Compartments
Under-seat
No
Storage Compartments
Under-seat
No
Under Seat Storage
Yes
No
Under Seat Storage
Yes
No

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
220000240000.00 BDT
N/A
Ex-showroom Price
220000240000.00 BDT
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
220000240000.00 BDT
৳195,560,205,560
Regular Price
220000240000.00 BDT
৳195,560,205,560
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
2000025000
1000012000
Registration Cost
2000025000
1000012000
Insurance Cost
2000025000
1000015000
Insurance Cost
2000025000
1000015000
EMI Options
Available
No
EMI Options
Available
No
Distributor/Seller
Authorized Hero Dealers in BD
Used importers/secondhand market
Distributor/Seller
Authorized Hero Dealers in BD
Used importers/secondhand market
Service Cost
10001500
20003000
Service Cost
10001500
20003000
Running Cost
Low
Moderate
Running Cost
Low
Moderate

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
5,000 km (estimated)
12,000 km (est.)
Air Filter Service Interval
5,000 km (estimated)
12,000 km (est.)
Service Reminder
No
No
Service Reminder
No
No
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Limited (import only)
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Limited (import only)
Service Intervals
5000
5000
Service Intervals
5000
5000
Warranty Terms
2 years or 24,000 km
N/A (used only)
Warranty Terms
2 years or 24,000 km
N/A (used only)
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