Honda CB 500 Sport vs Honda CB 550 F (2000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB 500 Sportstacks up against the Honda CB 550 F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB 500 SportHonda CB 550 F
Model year20001977
Price
Engine499 cc544 cc
Horsepower58 hp
Torque48 Nm
Weight177 kg191 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires3.25-S 19 (4 PR) / 3.75-S 18 (4 PR)

Honda CB 500 Sport vs Honda CB 550 F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB 500 Sport and the Honda CB 550 F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB 500 Sport brings 58 hp in a 177 kg package, while the Honda CB 550 F counters with its own power figure at 191 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: