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Honda CBF 500 vs Yamaha XT 250

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Honda CBF 500

Honda CBF 500

৳835,000
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Yamaha XT 250

Yamaha XT 250

৳750,000
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Honda CBF 500 vs Yamaha XT 250 - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Honda CBF 500 vs Yamaha XT 250 - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Honda CBF 500 and Yamaha XT 250? 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 XT 250 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 XT 250 comes with a N/Acc engine from Yamaha, positioning it well in the Adventure 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 Adventure
  • 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 XT 250 if Yamaha's reputation, Adventure 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, air-cooled
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, parallel twin
4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
6-speed manual
Manual
Transmission Type
6-speed manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Wet Multiplate
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Wet Multiplate
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Brand
Honda
Yamaha
Brand
Honda
Yamaha
Model
Honda CBF 500
Yamaha XT 250
Model
Honda CBF 500
Yamaha XT 250
Bike Name
Honda CBF 500
Yamaha XT 250
Bike Name
Honda CBF 500
Yamaha XT 250
Model Year
2007
2025
Model Year
2007
2025
Category/Type
Street Bike
Adventure
Category/Type
Street Bike
Adventure
Country of Origin
Japan
Japan
Country of Origin
Japan
Japan
Assembly Location
Japan
Japan
Assembly Location
Japan
Japan
Status
Discontinued (used only)
Not Available Officially
Status
Discontinued (used only)
Not Available Officially
Colors Available
Black, Silver, Blue
White, Blue
Colors Available
Black, Silver, Blue
White, 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
Single-piece
Seat Type
Split
Single-piece
Handle Type
Standard
Standard
Handle Type
Standard
Standard
Frame Type
Steel diamond
Steel Double Cradle
Frame Type
Steel diamond
Steel Double Cradle
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Steel
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Steel

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
499.0
249.0
Displacement (cc)
499.0
249.0
Maximum Power
57.00
20.60
Maximum Power
57.00
20.60
Maximum Torque
45.00
21.00
Maximum Torque
45.00
21.00
Peak Power
57 hp @ 9,500 rpm
20.6
Peak Power
57 hp @ 9,500 rpm
20.6
Number of Cylinders
2
1
Number of Cylinders
2
1
Valve Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Bore
73.0
74.0
Bore
73.0
74.0
Stroke
59.6
58.0
Stroke
59.6
58.0
Bore x Stroke
73 x 59.6 mm
74 x 58 mm
Bore x Stroke
73 x 59.6 mm
74 x 58 mm
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
9.5:1
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
9.5:1
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Air Cooled
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Air Cooled
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Ignition System
Digital CDI
Electric Start & Kick Start
Ignition System
Digital CDI
Electric Start & Kick 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
10000
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
10000
Starting System
Electric
Electric Start & Kick Start
Starting System
Electric
Electric Start & Kick Start
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
No
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
No
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 4
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Euro 4
Battery Power
12V
N/A
Battery Power
12V
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
N/A
No
Power Mode Indicator
N/A
No

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
2.7
1.1
Engine Oil Capacity
2.7
1.1
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
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
128.0
Battery Capacity
12.0
128.0
Range
340–400 km
300 km (est.)
Range
340–400 km
300 km (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
185
140
Top Speed
185
140
Acceleration (0-60)
~3.0 sec
~5.5 seconds (est.)
Acceleration (0-60)
~3.0 sec
~5.5 seconds (est.)
Acceleration (0-100)
~5.5 sec
~9 seconds (est.)
Acceleration (0-100)
~5.5 sec
~9 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
No
Traction Control
No
No

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
6
5
Number of Gears
6
5
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1-N-2-3-4-5
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1-N-2-3-4-5
Gear Ratios
Standard 6-speed
5-speed
Gear Ratios
Standard 6-speed
5-speed
Primary Drive
Chain
Gear
Primary Drive
Chain
Gear
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
20000
Chain/Belt Life
1800020000
20000

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2170
2175
Overall Length
2170
2175
Overall Width
762
830
Overall Width
762
830
Overall Height
1110
1250
Overall Height
1110
1250
Wheelbase
1480
1440
Wheelbase
1480
1440
Ground Clearance
140
270
Ground Clearance
140
270
Seat Height
770
880
Seat Height
770
880
Step-up Seat Height
770 mm
880 mm
Step-up Seat Height
770 mm
880 mm
Kerb Weight
186.0
140.0
Kerb Weight
186.0
140.0
Gross Weight
183
140
Gross Weight
183
140
Battery Weight
~3 kg
2 kg (est.)
Battery Weight
~3 kg
2 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
245.0
Front Brake Size
296.0
245.0
Rear Brake Size
240.0
220.0
Rear Brake Size
240.0
220.0
ABS Type
Optional (ABS/Non-ABS variants)
No
ABS Type
Optional (ABS/Non-ABS variants)
No
Brake Pad Life
1200015000
10000
Brake Pad Life
1200015000
10000
Braking Distance
42 m (100-0 km/h)
40 m (100-0 km/h, est.)
Braking Distance
42 m (100-0 km/h)
40 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
No
Remote Lock
N/A
No
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
Monoshock
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock, 7-step adjustable
Monoshock
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
220.0
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
220.0
Rear Suspension Travel
125.0
220.0
Rear Suspension Travel
125.0
220.0
Adjustable Controls
Yes (levers, preload)
No
Adjustable Controls
Yes (levers, preload)
No
Climbing Ability
N/A
Good
Climbing Ability
N/A
Good

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17
80/100-21
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17
80/100-21
Rear Tyre Size
160/60 ZR17
120/80-18
Rear Tyre Size
160/60 ZR17
120/80-18
Front Wheel Size
17
21
Front Wheel Size
17
21
Rear Wheel Size
17
18
Rear Wheel Size
17
18
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
Varies (OEM: Bridgestone/Michelin)
Dunlop
Tyre Brand
Varies (OEM: Bridgestone/Michelin)
Dunlop
Tyre Life
1200015000
10000
Tyre Life
1200015000
10000
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, 8Ah
Battery Rating
12V
12V, 8Ah
Battery Life
24
2
Battery Life
24
2
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
30004000
Battery Replacement Cost
40006000
30004000
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
No
USB Charging
No
No

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
No
No
Error Code Display
No
No
Headlight Type
Halogen
Halogen
Headlight Type
Halogen
Halogen
Tail Light Type
Bulb
LED
Tail Light Type
Bulb
LED
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
LED
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
LED
DRL
No
No
DRL
No
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Display Type
Analog
Analog
Display Type
Analog
Analog
Speedometer Type
Analog
Analog
Speedometer Type
Analog
Analog
Odometer Type
Analog
Analog
Odometer Type
Analog
Analog
Tachometer Type
Analog
Analog
Tachometer Type
Analog
Analog
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Analog
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Analog
Clock
Yes
Analog
Clock
Yes
Analog
Pass Light Switch
Yes
No
Pass Light Switch
Yes
No
Side Stand Indicator
No
No
Side Stand Indicator
No
No

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Yes
No
Trip Meter
Yes
No
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
No
Riding Modes
N/A
No
Parking Mode
N/A
No
Parking Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
N/A
Reverse Mode
N/A
N/A

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Minimal (small screen)
No
Wind Protection
Minimal (small screen)
No
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
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No

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
Limited
EMI Options
Rare/Not common
Limited
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
No
Service Reminder
No
No
Spare Parts Availability
Moderate (imported)
Limited
Spare Parts Availability
Moderate (imported)
Limited
Service Intervals
5000
5000
Service Intervals
5000
5000
Warranty Terms
N/A (imported/used)
2 years (imported)
Warranty Terms
N/A (imported/used)
2 years (imported)
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