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Hero Glamour Xtec vs Honda CBF 500

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Hero Glamour Xtec

Hero Glamour Xtec

৳220,000,240,000
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Honda CBF 500

Honda CBF 500

৳835,000
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Hero Glamour Xtec vs Honda CBF 500 - Detailed Analysis

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

Deciding between the Hero Glamour Xtec and Honda CBF 500? 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 CBF 500 costs 450,000,550,000 BDT. The Honda CBF 500 is 230,000,310,000 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 CBF 500 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 450,000,550,000 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 CBF 500 if Honda's reputation, Street Bike features, and 450,000,550,000 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
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, parallel twin
Engine Type
Air Cooled, 4-Stroke
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, 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, multi-plate
Clutch Type
Wet Multiplate
Wet, multi-plate
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Brand
Hero MotoCorp
Honda
Brand
Hero MotoCorp
Honda
Model
Hero Glamour Xtec
Honda CBF 500
Model
Hero Glamour Xtec
Honda CBF 500
Bike Name
Hero Glamour Xtec
Honda CBF 500
Bike Name
Hero Glamour Xtec
Honda CBF 500
Model Year
2025
2007
Model Year
2025
2007
Category/Type
Commuter
Street Bike
Category/Type
Commuter
Street Bike
Country of Origin
India
Japan
Country of Origin
India
Japan
Assembly Location
India
Japan
Assembly Location
India
Japan
Status
Available
Discontinued (used only)
Status
Available
Discontinued (used only)
Colors Available
Multiple (varies by market)
Black, Silver, Blue
Colors Available
Multiple (varies by market)
Black, Silver, Blue
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
Dual-sided
Swingarm Type
Dual
Dual-sided

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
124.7
499.0
Displacement (cc)
124.7
499.0
Maximum Power
10.84
57.00
Maximum Power
10.84
57.00
Maximum Torque
10.40
45.00
Maximum Torque
10.40
45.00
Peak Power
10.84 PS
57 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Peak Power
10.84 PS
57 hp @ 9,500 rpm
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
59.6
Stroke
57.8
59.6
Bore x Stroke
52.4 mm x 57.8 mm
73 x 59.6 mm
Bore x Stroke
52.4 mm x 57.8 mm
73 x 59.6 mm
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
10.5:1
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
10.5:1
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
Digital CDI
Ignition System
Digital DC CDI
Digital CDI
Engine Layout
Single Cylinder
Parallel Twin
Engine Layout
Single Cylinder
Parallel Twin
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
10W-40
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
10W-40
Valve Adjustment Interval
10000
24000
Valve Adjustment Interval
10000
24000
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
0.31 hp/kg
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.088
0.31 hp/kg
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
Emission Standard
BS6
Euro 2
Battery Power
N/A
12V
Battery Power
N/A
12V
Power Mode Indicator
No
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
N/A

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
1.0
2.7
Engine Oil Capacity
1.0
2.7
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.0
19.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.0
19.0
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
N/A
Mileage City
45
N/A
Mileage Highway
63
N/A
Mileage Highway
63
N/A
Load Capacity
150
170
Load Capacity
150
170
Battery Capacity
123.0
12.0
Battery Capacity
123.0
12.0
Range
Approx. 400 km (estimated)
340–400 km
Range
Approx. 400 km (estimated)
340–400 km
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
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
95
185
Top Speed
95
185
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
~3.0 sec
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
~3.0 sec
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~5.5 sec
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~5.5 sec
Quick Shifter
No
N/A
Quick Shifter
No
N/A
Launch Control
No
N/A
Launch Control
No
N/A
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
Standard 6-speed
Gear Ratios
5-speed
Standard 6-speed
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
O-ring sealed chain
Final Drive
Chain
O-ring sealed chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
15000
1800020000
Chain/Belt Life
15000
1800020000

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2051
2170
Overall Length
2051
2170
Overall Width
743
762
Overall Width
743
762
Overall Height
1074
1110
Overall Height
1074
1110
Wheelbase
1273
1480
Wheelbase
1273
1480
Ground Clearance
180
140
Ground Clearance
180
140
Seat Height
793
770
Seat Height
793
770
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
770 mm
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
770 mm
Kerb Weight
123.0
186.0
Kerb Weight
123.0
186.0
Gross Weight
123
183
Gross Weight
123
183
Battery Weight
1.5 kg (estimated)
~3 kg
Battery Weight
1.5 kg (estimated)
~3 kg

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc (dual-piston/ABS triple-piston)
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc (dual-piston/ABS triple-piston)
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
Optional (ABS/Non-ABS variants)
ABS Type
No
Optional (ABS/Non-ABS variants)
Brake Pad Life
10000
1200015000
Brake Pad Life
10000
1200015000
Braking Distance
N/A
42 m (100-0 km/h)
Braking Distance
N/A
42 m (100-0 km/h)
Regenerative Braking
No
N/A
Regenerative Braking
No
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
N/A
Central Lock
No
N/A
Central Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
41mm telescopic fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
41mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Type
5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Monoshock, 7-step adjustable
Rear Suspension Type
5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Monoshock, 7-step adjustable
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
120.0
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
120.0
Rear Suspension Travel
81.0
125.0
Rear Suspension Travel
81.0
125.0
Adjustable Controls
No
Yes (levers, preload)
Adjustable Controls
No
Yes (levers, preload)
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
80/100-18
120/70 ZR17
Front Tyre Size
80/100-18
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-18
160/60 ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
100/80-18
160/60 ZR17
Front Wheel Size
18
17
Front Wheel Size
18
17
Rear Wheel Size
18
17
Rear Wheel Size
18
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
MRF/IRC (estimated)
Varies (OEM: Bridgestone/Michelin)
Tyre Brand
MRF/IRC (estimated)
Varies (OEM: Bridgestone/Michelin)
Tyre Life
15000
1200015000
Tyre Life
15000
1200015000
Wheel Type
Alloy
Cast
Wheel Type
Alloy
Cast
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
Battery Rating
12V
12V
Battery Life
2
24
Battery Life
2
24
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
20003000
40006000
Battery Replacement Cost
20003000
40006000
Battery Health Check
No
Manual
Battery Health Check
No
Manual
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
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
Analog
Display Type
Fully Digital LCD
Analog
Speedometer Type
Digital
Analog
Speedometer Type
Digital
Analog
Odometer Type
Digital
Analog
Odometer Type
Digital
Analog
Tachometer Type
Digital
Analog
Tachometer Type
Digital
Analog
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Analog
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Analog
Clock
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Yes
Mobile Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth with smartphone)
N/A
Mobile Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth with smartphone)
N/A
Bluetooth Features
Yes
N/A
Bluetooth Features
Yes
N/A
Navigation
Yes (via smartphone app)
N/A
Navigation
Yes (via smartphone app)
N/A
Riding Modes
No
N/A
Riding Modes
No
N/A
Parking Mode
N/A
N/A
Parking Mode
N/A
N/A
Reverse Mode
N/A
N/A
Reverse Mode
N/A
N/A

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Minimal
Minimal (small screen)
Wind Protection
Minimal
Minimal (small screen)
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
450000550000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
220000240000.00 BDT
450000550000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
220000240000.00 BDT
450000550000.00 BDT
Regular Price
220000240000.00 BDT
450000550000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
2000025000
2500035000
Registration Cost
2000025000
2500035000
Insurance Cost
2000025000
1500025000
Insurance Cost
2000025000
1500025000
EMI Options
Available
Rare/Not common
EMI Options
Available
Rare/Not common
Distributor/Seller
Authorized Hero Dealers in BD
Importers/Used Bike Dealers
Distributor/Seller
Authorized Hero Dealers in BD
Importers/Used Bike Dealers
Service Cost
10001500
25004000
Service Cost
10001500
25004000
Running Cost
Low
Low to moderate
Running Cost
Low
Low to moderate

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
5,000 km (estimated)
10,000 km
Air Filter Service Interval
5,000 km (estimated)
10,000 km
Service Reminder
No
No
Service Reminder
No
No
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Moderate (imported)
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Moderate (imported)
Service Intervals
5000
5000
Service Intervals
5000
5000
Warranty Terms
2 years or 24,000 km
N/A (imported/used)
Warranty Terms
2 years or 24,000 km
N/A (imported/used)
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