CFMoto 675SR-R vs Honda CBR500R
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The CFMoto 675SR-R and Honda CBR500R are among the most cross-shopped sport bikes of 2026. The Honda CBR500R undercuts the CFMoto 675SR-R by about $600, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the CFMoto 675SR-R leads on power with 94 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickCFMoto
CFMoto 675SR-R
Honda
Honda CBR500RThe verdict
The CFMoto 675SR-R edges it overall at 8.2/10, but the Honda CBR500R wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Honda CBR500R
A2-legal, 47 hp, forgiving to learn on.
CFMoto 675SR-R
94 hp and 0.50 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Honda CBR500R
Our 7.6/10 at $7,399, the most bike per dollar.
CFMoto 675SR-R
189 kg with an 810 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
CFMoto 675SR-R
Our top score in this matchup at 8.2/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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CFMoto 675SR-R vs Honda CBR500R: your questions answered
Which is faster, the CFMoto 675SR-R or the Honda CBR500R?
The CFMoto 675SR-R makes the most power at 94 hp and 70 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the CFMoto 675SR-R or the Honda CBR500R?
The Honda CBR500R is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $7,399.
Which is lighter, the CFMoto 675SR-R or the Honda CBR500R?
The CFMoto 675SR-R is the lightest at 189 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the CFMoto 675SR-R or the Honda CBR500R?
For a new rider we'd point to the Honda CBR500R: A2-legal, 47 hp and 192 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
