Comparison of Honda CB 500 S 2002 and Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago 2002

Attribute	Honda CB 500 S 2002 ×	Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago 2002 ×
General
Production from (year)	2002	2002
Make	Honda	Yamaha
Model	Honda CB 500 S	Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago
Category	Allround	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Twin, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	-
Fuel system	Carburettor	-
Displacement (cm³)	499	535
Power (kw)	42	32.1
Cooling system	-	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	-
Torque (Nm)	46	46
Bore (mm)	73	76
Stroke (mm)	59.6	59
Gearbox	6-speed	-
Fuel control	-	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Compression	10.5:1	9.0:1
Chassis
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Expanding brake
Diameter (mm)	240	200
Front tyre	110/80-17 57H	-
Rear tyre	130/80-17 65H	-
Front wheel travel (mm)	115	150
Rear wheel travel (mm)	117	85
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,435	1,520
Dry weight (kg)	177	182
Power/weight ratio	0.2373	0.1764
Overall height (mm)	1,050	1,120
Overall length (mm)	2,095	2,225
Overall width (mm)	720	780
Seat height (mm)	775	720
Ground clearance (mm)	145	160
Performance
Reserve fuel capacity (l)	2.5	-
Fuel capacity (l)	18	-