Enfield Classic Chrome 500 vs Honda CB 500 S Sport (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Enfield Classic Chrome 500stacks up against the Honda CB 500 S Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecEnfield Classic Chrome 500Honda CB 500 S Sport
Model year20191998
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower27 hp58 hp
Torque41 Nm47 Nm
Weight179 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Twin pistonSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-19 / 120/80-18

Enfield Classic Chrome 500 vs Honda CB 500 S Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the Enfield Classic Chrome 500 and the Honda CB 500 S Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Enfield Classic Chrome 500 brings 27 hp, while the Honda CB 500 S Sport counters with 58 hp at 179 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: