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Honda CBF 500 vs Yamaha XMAX 300

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Honda CBF 500

Honda CBF 500

৳835,000
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Yamaha XMAX 300

Yamaha XMAX 300

৳750,000
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Honda CBF 500 vs Yamaha XMAX 300 - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Honda CBF 500 vs Yamaha XMAX 300 - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Honda CBF 500 and Yamaha XMAX 300? 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 XMAX 300 costs 750,000 BDT. The Honda CBF 500 is 449,999,800,000 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 XMAX 300 comes with a N/Acc engine from Yamaha, positioning it well in the Scooter 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 750,000 BDT
  • Bike Category: Street Bike vs Scooter
  • 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 XMAX 300 if Yamaha's reputation, Scooter features, and 750,000 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
4-stroke, SOHC, liquid-cooled
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, parallel twin
4-stroke, SOHC, liquid-cooled
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
Automatic
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Automatic
Drive Type
Chain
Belt
Drive Type
Chain
Belt
Brand
Honda
Yamaha
Brand
Honda
Yamaha
Model
Honda CBF 500
Yamaha XMAX 300
Model
Honda CBF 500
Yamaha XMAX 300
Bike Name
Honda CBF 500
Yamaha XMAX 300
Bike Name
Honda CBF 500
Yamaha XMAX 300
Model Year
2007
2025
Model Year
2007
2025
Category/Type
Street Bike
Scooter
Category/Type
Street Bike
Scooter
Country of Origin
Japan
Indonesia
Country of Origin
Japan
Indonesia
Assembly Location
Japan
Indonesia
Assembly Location
Japan
Indonesia
Status
Discontinued (used only)
Not Available Officially
Status
Discontinued (used only)
Not Available Officially
Colors Available
Black, Silver, Blue
Matte Grey, Metallic Blue
Colors Available
Black, Silver, Blue
Matte Grey, Metallic 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
Split
Two-piece
Seat Type
Split
Two-piece
Handle Type
Standard
Scooter Handlebar
Handle Type
Standard
Scooter Handlebar
Frame Type
Steel diamond
Steel
Frame Type
Steel diamond
Steel
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
N/A
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
N/A

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
499.0
292.0
Displacement (cc)
499.0
292.0
Maximum Power
57.00
27.60
Maximum Power
57.00
27.60
Maximum Torque
45.00
29.00
Maximum Torque
45.00
29.00
Peak Power
57 hp @ 9,500 rpm
27.6
Peak Power
57 hp @ 9,500 rpm
27.6
Number of Cylinders
2
1
Number of Cylinders
2
1
Valve Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Bore
73.0
70.0
Bore
73.0
70.0
Stroke
59.6
N/A
Stroke
59.6
N/A
Bore x Stroke
73 x 59.6 mm
70 x 64.9 mm
Bore x Stroke
73 x 59.6 mm
70 x 64.9 mm
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.9:1
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.9:1
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
Keyless Start
Ignition System
Digital CDI
Keyless Start
Engine Layout
Parallel Twin
Single Cylinder
Engine Layout
Parallel Twin
Single Cylinder
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
SAE 10W-40
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
SAE 10W-40
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
20000
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
20000
Starting System
Electric
Keyless Start
Starting System
Electric
Keyless Start
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.31 hp/kg
0.15
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.31 hp/kg
0.15
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
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Euro 5
Battery Power
12V
N/A
Battery Power
12V
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
N/A
Yes
Power Mode Indicator
N/A
Yes

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
2.7
1.2
Engine Oil Capacity
2.7
1.2
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.0
13.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.0
13.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
20.0
30.0
Average Mileage
20.0
30.0
Mileage City
N/A
N/A
Mileage City
N/A
N/A
Mileage Highway
N/A
N/A
Mileage Highway
N/A
N/A
Load Capacity
170
180
Load Capacity
170
180
Battery Capacity
12.0
1212.0
Battery Capacity
12.0
1212.0
Range
340–400 km
390 km (est.)
Range
340–400 km
390 km (est.)
Range Indicator
No
Yes
Range Indicator
No
Yes
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
185
N/A
Top Speed
185
N/A
Acceleration (0-60)
~3.0 sec
~4.5 seconds (est.)
Acceleration (0-60)
~3.0 sec
~4.5 seconds (est.)
Acceleration (0-100)
~5.5 sec
~7.5 seconds (est.)
Acceleration (0-100)
~5.5 sec
~7.5 seconds (est.)
Quick Shifter
N/A
No
Quick Shifter
N/A
No
Launch Control
N/A
No
Launch Control
N/A
No
Traction Control
No
N/A
Traction Control
No
N/A

Transmission & Drive

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

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2170
2195
Overall Length
2170
2195
Overall Width
762
765
Overall Width
762
765
Overall Height
1110
1400
Overall Height
1110
1400
Wheelbase
1480
1530
Wheelbase
1480
1530
Ground Clearance
140
135
Ground Clearance
140
135
Seat Height
770
795
Seat Height
770
795
Step-up Seat Height
770 mm
795 mm
Step-up Seat Height
770 mm
795 mm
Kerb Weight
186.0
179.0
Kerb Weight
186.0
179.0
Gross Weight
183
179
Gross Weight
183
179
Battery Weight
~3 kg
3 kg (est.)
Battery Weight
~3 kg
3 kg (est.)

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Disc (dual-piston/ABS triple-piston)
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc (dual-piston/ABS triple-piston)
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Size
296.0
267.0
Front Brake Size
296.0
267.0
Rear Brake Size
240.0
245.0
Rear Brake Size
240.0
245.0
ABS Type
Optional (ABS/Non-ABS variants)
Dual Channel ABS
ABS Type
Optional (ABS/Non-ABS variants)
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Pad Life
1200015000
15000
Brake Pad Life
1200015000
15000
Braking Distance
42 m (100-0 km/h)
38 m (100-0 km/h, est.)
Braking Distance
42 m (100-0 km/h)
38 m (100-0 km/h, est.)
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
N/A
No
Anti-Theft System
N/A
No
Central Lock
N/A
No
Central Lock
N/A
No
Remote Lock
N/A
Yes
Remote Lock
N/A
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
41mm telescopic fork
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
41mm telescopic fork
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock, 7-step adjustable
Twin Shock Absorbers
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock, 7-step adjustable
Twin Shock Absorbers
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
110.0
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
110.0
Rear Suspension Travel
125.0
110.0
Rear Suspension Travel
125.0
110.0
Adjustable Controls
Yes (levers, preload)
No
Adjustable Controls
Yes (levers, preload)
No
Climbing Ability
N/A
Moderate
Climbing Ability
N/A
Moderate

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17
120/70-15
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17
120/70-15
Rear Tyre Size
160/60 ZR17
140/70-14
Rear Tyre Size
160/60 ZR17
140/70-14
Front Wheel Size
17
15
Front Wheel Size
17
15
Rear Wheel Size
17
14
Rear Wheel Size
17
14
Tyre Type
Tubeless
N/A
Tyre Type
Tubeless
N/A
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
Alloy
Wheel Type
Cast
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, 12Ah
Battery Rating
12V
12V, 12Ah
Battery Life
24
3
Battery Life
24
3
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year (est.)
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year (est.)
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
40006000
40005000
Battery Replacement Cost
40006000
40005000
Battery Health Check
Manual
N/A
Battery Health Check
Manual
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
N/A
No
Battery Life Indicator
N/A
No
Battery Management System
N/A
No
Battery Management System
N/A
No
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
Yes
USB Charging
No
Yes

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
No
Yes
Error Code Display
No
Yes
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED
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
Yes
DRL
No
Yes
Hazard Light
No
Yes
Hazard Light
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog
LCD Digital
Display Type
Analog
LCD Digital
Speedometer Type
Analog
Digital
Speedometer Type
Analog
Digital
Odometer Type
Analog
Digital
Odometer Type
Analog
Digital
Tachometer Type
Analog
N/A
Tachometer Type
Analog
N/A
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Digital
Clock
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
Yes

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Yes
N/A
Trip Meter
Yes
N/A
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
No
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
No
Bluetooth Features
N/A
No
Bluetooth Features
N/A
No
Navigation
N/A
No
Navigation
N/A
No
Riding Modes
N/A
Yes
Riding Modes
N/A
Yes
Parking Mode
N/A
Yes
Parking Mode
N/A
Yes
Reverse Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Minimal (small screen)
Yes
Wind Protection
Minimal (small screen)
Yes
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
Floorboard
Footpeg Position
Standard
Floorboard
Storage Compartments
No
Under-seat, glove box
Storage Compartments
No
Under-seat, glove box
Under Seat Storage
No
N/A
Under Seat Storage
No
N/A

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
450000550000.00 BDT
750000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
450000550000.00 BDT
750000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
450000550000.00 BDT
750000.00 BDT
Regular Price
450000550000.00 BDT
750000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
2500035000
6000070000
Registration Cost
2500035000
6000070000
Insurance Cost
1500025000
6000070000
Insurance Cost
1500025000
6000070000
EMI Options
Rare/Not common
Available
EMI Options
Rare/Not common
Available
Distributor/Seller
Importers/Used Bike Dealers
Importer/Dealer
Distributor/Seller
Importers/Used Bike Dealers
Importer/Dealer
Service Cost
25004000
N/A
Service Cost
25004000
N/A
Running Cost
Low to moderate
Medium
Running Cost
Low to moderate
Medium

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
10,000 km (est.)
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
10,000 km (est.)
Service Reminder
No
Yes
Service Reminder
No
Yes
Spare Parts Availability
Moderate (imported)
Moderate
Spare Parts Availability
Moderate (imported)
Moderate
Service Intervals
5000
10000
Service Intervals
5000
10000
Warranty Terms
N/A (imported/used)
2 years (imported)
Warranty Terms
N/A (imported/used)
2 years (imported)
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