Jawa RVM 500 vs Honda CB500X ABS (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Jawa RVM 500stacks up against the Honda CB500X ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecJawa RVM 500Honda CB500X ABS
Model year20232015
Price
Engine471 cc471 cc
Horsepower42 hp47 hp
Torque41 Nm43 Nm
Weight194 kg182 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Wave disc. Two-piston calipers. Combined ABS
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wave disc. Combined ABS
Tires110/80-18 / 160/60-17 120/70-17 / 160/60-17

Jawa RVM 500 vs Honda CB500X ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Jawa RVM 500 and the Honda CB500X ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Jawa RVM 500 brings 42 hp in a 194 kg package, while the Honda CB500X ABS counters with 47 hp at 182 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: