Yamaha MT-03 versus Honda CB 500 F
Yamaha MT-03
Naked
Honda CB 500 F
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2006 bis 2024~
Built von 2013 bis 2024~
RRP 6.749 €
RRP 6.960 €
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Pros:
- Light and manoeuvrable
- Easy to use
- also suitable for smaller pilots
- lively row twin
Pros:
- Comfort
- easy to use
- Pillion Square
- Range and consumption
Cons:
- simple equipment
- Below a bit mau
- Cockpit easy to read, but a bit old-fashioned
Cons:
- No assistance systems
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.380 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.035 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 168 kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.035 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 168 kg
Wheelbase: 1.410 mm
Length : 2.080 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 782 mm until : 790 mm
Weight : 189 (max: 371 ) kg
Length : 2.080 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 782 mm until : 790 mm
Weight : 189 (max: 371 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 321 ccm
Hub: 44 mm
Hole: 68 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 321 ccm
Hub: 44 mm
Hole: 68 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Reihentwin 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 155 km/h
Performance: 42 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 30 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 367 km
Performance: 42 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 30 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 367 km
Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 8.600 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 489 km
Performance: 48 HP at 8.600 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 489 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges (steel) Front suspension:
USD 37mm (travel 130mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70-17M/C (54H) Tubeless
Rear tyres: 140/70-17M/C (66H) Tubeless
Bridges (steel) Front suspension:
USD 37mm (travel 130mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70-17M/C (54H) Tubeless
Rear tyres: 140/70-17M/C (66H) Tubeless
Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm (travel 108 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono shock absorber, spring base 9-way adjustable (travel 119 mm)
Rear suspension:
Box swing with ProLink suspension Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 160/60 ZR 17
Bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm (travel 108 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono shock absorber, spring base 9-way adjustable (travel 119 mm)
Rear suspension:
Box swing with ProLink suspension Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 160/60 ZR 17
Brakes
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Single disc (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, Nissin, two-piston caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin, single-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc, Nissin, two-piston caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin, single-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
The Yamaha MT-03 met our expectations. Above all, it is a light machine with forgiving driving characteristics. You sit comfortably and can survive even longer tours painlessly. For two, the comfort is more like 1b, but we're also talking about a naked bike. In any case, we had a lot of fun with this beautiful Yamaha and Tanja - herself an A2 biker - was surprised how easy this machine is to drive over the course compared to her Kawa ER6N.Many thanks to Tecius & Reimers from the Yamaha headquarters Hamburg for the loan. There in Hamburg-Eidelstedt - easily accessible via the A7 and A23 - the MT-03 stands as a demonstrator and waits eagerly for test drivers. And of course there are also a lot of other bikes from Yamaha and Zero - so let's go to Hamburg! Joachim and the team are happy to serve a coffee if you are nice.
Suitable for everyday use without end
So what remains? Sure, the term driving school motorcycle comes to mind, it is rarely meant as a compliment. But the Honda CB 500 F is far from boring in some way, despite its suitability for everyday use. Their lack of the corners and edges that characterize many of the motorcycles described as "strong in character".
But she doesn't get annoyed, sprays the Honda quality from each of her components and never presents you with a puzzle. If that's enough, if you just want to ride a motorcycle without any problems, the CB is the right place for just over 6,000 euros.
The test bike was provided by Motofun in Kaltenkirchen.
