Honda CBF 500 vs Ariel 3.5 HP (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBF 500stacks up against the Ariel 3.5 HP. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBF 500Ariel 3.5 HP
Model year20071916
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower56 hp
Torque45 Nm
Weight186 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed3-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc

Honda CBF 500 vs Ariel 3.5 HP — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBF 500 and the Ariel 3.5 HP usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBF 500 brings 56 hp in a 186 kg package, while the Ariel 3.5 HP counters with its own power figure.

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: