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Honda CBF 500 vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Honda CBF 500

Honda CBF 500

৳835,000
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Yamaha MT-15 V2

Yamaha MT-15 V2

৳530,000,600,000
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Honda CBF 500 vs Yamaha MT-15 V2 - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Honda CBF 500 vs Yamaha MT-15 V2 - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Honda CBF 500 and Yamaha MT-15 V2? 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 Honda CBF 500 is priced at 450,000,550,000 BDT while the Yamaha MT-15 V2 costs 530,000,600,000 BDT. The Yamaha MT-15 V2 is 80,000,050,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

🔧 Technical Specifications

The Honda CBF 500 features a N/Acc engine from Honda, making it a strong contender in the Street Bike category. The Yamaha MT-15 V2 comes with a N/Acc engine from Yamaha, positioning it well in the Sports Bike segment.

⚡ Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Honda vs Yamaha - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 450,000,550,000 BDT vs 530,000,600,000 BDT
  • Bike Category: Street Bike vs Sports Bike
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Honda CBF 500 if you prefer Honda's engineering, Street Bike characteristics, and the 450,000,550,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose Yamaha MT-15 V2 if Yamaha's reputation, Sports Bike features, and 530,000,600,000 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
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, parallel twin
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, parallel twin
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
6-speed manual
N/A
Transmission Type
6-speed manual
N/A
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Wet Multi-Plate
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Wet Multi-Plate
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Brand
Honda
Yamaha
Brand
Honda
Yamaha
Model
Honda CBF 500
Yamaha MT-15 V2
Model
Honda CBF 500
Yamaha MT-15 V2
Bike Name
Honda CBF 500
Yamaha MT-15 V2
Bike Name
Honda CBF 500
Yamaha MT-15 V2
Model Year
2007
2025
Model Year
2007
2025
Category/Type
Street Bike
Street Naked Sports
Category/Type
Street Bike
Street Naked Sports
Country of Origin
Japan
N/A
Country of Origin
Japan
N/A
Assembly Location
Japan
India
Assembly Location
Japan
India
Status
Discontinued (used only)
Available
Status
Discontinued (used only)
Available
Colors Available
Black, Silver, Blue
Multiple (varies by market)
Colors Available
Black, Silver, Blue
Multiple (varies by market)
Battery Type
Lead-acid
N/A
Battery Type
Lead-acid
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Split
Split Seat
Seat Type
Split
Split Seat
Handle Type
Standard
N/A
Handle Type
Standard
N/A
Frame Type
Steel diamond
N/A
Frame Type
Steel diamond
N/A
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
N/A
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
N/A

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
499.0
155.0
Displacement (cc)
499.0
155.0
Maximum Power
57.00
18.41
Maximum Power
57.00
18.41
Maximum Torque
45.00
14.18
Maximum Torque
45.00
14.18
Peak Power
57 hp @ 9,500 rpm
N/A
Peak Power
57 hp @ 9,500 rpm
N/A
Number of Cylinders
2
1
Number of Cylinders
2
1
Valve Configuration
DOHC
N/A
Valve Configuration
DOHC
N/A
Valves Per Cylinder
4
N/A
Valves Per Cylinder
4
N/A
Bore
73.0
58.0
Bore
73.0
58.0
Stroke
59.6
N/A
Stroke
59.6
N/A
Bore x Stroke
73 x 59.6 mm
58.0 × 58.7 mm
Bore x Stroke
73 x 59.6 mm
58.0 × 58.7 mm
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11.6:1
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11.6:1
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Liquid Cooled
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Ignition System
Digital CDI
Electric Ignition
Ignition System
Digital CDI
Electric Ignition
Engine Layout
Parallel Twin
Single Cylinder
Engine Layout
Parallel Twin
Single Cylinder
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
10W-40
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
10W-40
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
N/A
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
N/A
Starting System
Electric
Electric
Starting System
Electric
Electric
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.31 hp/kg
N/A
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.31 hp/kg
N/A
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
Euro 2
N/A
Emission Standard
Euro 2
N/A
Battery Power
12V
N/A
Battery Power
12V
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
N/A
N/A

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
2.7
N/A
Engine Oil Capacity
2.7
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.0
10.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.0
10.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
20.0
40.0
Average Mileage
20.0
40.0
Mileage City
N/A
40
Mileage City
N/A
40
Mileage Highway
N/A
45
Mileage Highway
N/A
45
Load Capacity
170
N/A
Load Capacity
170
N/A
Battery Capacity
12.0
125.0
Battery Capacity
12.0
125.0
Range
340–400 km
N/A
Range
340–400 km
N/A
Range Indicator
No
N/A
Range Indicator
No
N/A
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
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
N/A

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
185
N/A
Top Speed
185
N/A
Acceleration (0-60)
~3.0 sec
N/A
Acceleration (0-60)
~3.0 sec
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
~5.5 sec
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
~5.5 sec
N/A
Quick Shifter
N/A
N/A
Quick Shifter
N/A
N/A
Launch Control
N/A
N/A
Launch Control
N/A
N/A
Traction Control
No
N/A
Traction Control
No
N/A

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
6
6
Number of Gears
6
6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Ratios
Standard 6-speed
N/A
Gear Ratios
Standard 6-speed
N/A
Primary Drive
Chain
N/A
Primary Drive
Chain
N/A
Final Drive
O-ring sealed chain
Chain
Final Drive
O-ring sealed chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
1800020000
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
1800020000
N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2170
N/A
Overall Length
2170
N/A
Overall Width
762
N/A
Overall Width
762
N/A
Overall Height
1110
N/A
Overall Height
1110
N/A
Wheelbase
1480
N/A
Wheelbase
1480
N/A
Ground Clearance
140
170
Ground Clearance
140
170
Seat Height
770
810
Seat Height
770
810
Step-up Seat Height
770 mm
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
770 mm
N/A
Kerb Weight
186.0
N/A
Kerb Weight
186.0
N/A
Gross Weight
183
139
Gross Weight
183
139
Battery Weight
~3 kg
N/A
Battery Weight
~3 kg
N/A

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Disc (dual-piston/ABS triple-piston)
Disc with Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type
Disc (dual-piston/ABS triple-piston)
Disc with Single Channel ABS
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Size
296.0
282.0
Front Brake Size
296.0
282.0
Rear Brake Size
240.0
220.0
Rear Brake Size
240.0
220.0
ABS Type
Optional (ABS/Non-ABS variants)
Single Channel ABS
ABS Type
Optional (ABS/Non-ABS variants)
Single Channel ABS
Brake Pad Life
1200015000
N/A
Brake Pad Life
1200015000
N/A
Braking Distance
42 m (100-0 km/h)
N/A
Braking Distance
42 m (100-0 km/h)
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
N/A
N/A
Central Lock
N/A
N/A
Central Lock
N/A
N/A
Remote Lock
N/A
N/A
Remote Lock
N/A
N/A
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
N/A
Steering Lock
Yes
N/A

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
41mm telescopic fork
Golden Inverted Telescopic Fork (USD)
Front Suspension Type
41mm telescopic fork
Golden Inverted Telescopic Fork (USD)
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock, 7-step adjustable
N/A
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock, 7-step adjustable
N/A
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
N/A
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
125.0
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
125.0
N/A
Adjustable Controls
Yes (levers, preload)
N/A
Adjustable Controls
Yes (levers, preload)
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17
100/80-17
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17
100/80-17
Rear Tyre Size
160/60 ZR17
140/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
160/60 ZR17
140/70-17
Front Wheel Size
17
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
17
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
17
N/A
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
Varies (OEM: Bridgestone/Michelin)
N/A
Tyre Brand
Varies (OEM: Bridgestone/Michelin)
N/A
Tyre Life
1200015000
N/A
Tyre Life
1200015000
N/A
Wheel Type
Cast
N/A
Wheel Type
Cast
N/A
Wheel Material
Alloy
N/A
Wheel Material
Alloy
N/A

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
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
N/A
Battery Rating
12V
N/A
Battery Rating
12V
N/A
Battery Life
24
N/A
Battery Life
24
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year
N/A
Battery Removable
Yes
N/A
Battery Removable
Yes
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
40006000
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
40006000
N/A
Battery Health Check
Manual
N/A
Battery Health Check
Manual
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
N/A
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
N/A
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
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
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
No
N/A
USB Charging
No
N/A

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
No
N/A
Error Code Display
No
N/A
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED Projector
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED Projector
Tail Light Type
Bulb
N/A
Tail Light Type
Bulb
N/A
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
N/A
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
N/A
DRL
No
N/A
DRL
No
N/A
Hazard Light
No
N/A
Hazard Light
No
N/A
Display Type
Analog
Digital (TFT)
Display Type
Analog
Digital (TFT)
Speedometer Type
Analog
Digital (TFT)
Speedometer Type
Analog
Digital (TFT)
Odometer Type
Analog
N/A
Odometer Type
Analog
N/A
Tachometer Type
Analog
N/A
Tachometer Type
Analog
N/A
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Digital
Clock
Yes
N/A
Clock
Yes
N/A
Pass Light Switch
Yes
N/A
Pass Light Switch
Yes
N/A
Side Stand Indicator
No
N/A
Side Stand Indicator
No
N/A

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Yes
N/A
Trip Meter
Yes
N/A
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
N/A
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth Features
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth Features
N/A
N/A
Navigation
N/A
N/A
Navigation
N/A
N/A
Riding Modes
N/A
N/A
Riding Modes
N/A
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 (small screen)
N/A
Wind Protection
Minimal (small screen)
N/A
Pillion Seat
Yes
N/A
Pillion Seat
Yes
N/A
Pillion Footrest
Yes
N/A
Pillion Footrest
Yes
N/A
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
N/A
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
N/A
Footpeg Position
Standard
N/A
Footpeg Position
Standard
N/A
Storage Compartments
No
N/A
Storage Compartments
No
N/A
Under Seat Storage
No
N/A
Under Seat Storage
No
N/A

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
450000550000.00 BDT
530000600000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
450000550000.00 BDT
530000600000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
450000550000.00 BDT
530000600000.00 BDT
Regular Price
450000550000.00 BDT
530000600000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
2500035000
N/A
Registration Cost
2500035000
N/A
Insurance Cost
1500025000
1500020000
Insurance Cost
1500025000
1500020000
EMI Options
Rare/Not common
N/A
EMI Options
Rare/Not common
N/A
Distributor/Seller
Importers/Used Bike Dealers
Authorized Yamaha Dealers
Distributor/Seller
Importers/Used Bike Dealers
Authorized Yamaha Dealers
Service Cost
25004000
N/A
Service Cost
25004000
N/A
Running Cost
Low to moderate
N/A
Running Cost
Low to moderate
N/A

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
N/A
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
N/A
Service Reminder
No
N/A
Service Reminder
No
N/A
Spare Parts Availability
Moderate (imported)
N/A
Spare Parts Availability
Moderate (imported)
N/A
Service Intervals
5000
N/A
Service Intervals
5000
N/A
Warranty Terms
N/A (imported/used)
2 years or 20,000 km
Warranty Terms
N/A (imported/used)
2 years or 20,000 km
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