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Best Motorcycles Under ₱500,000, 2026

Mid-range expressway motorcycles under ₱500,000. These bikes balance price, performance, and expressway features like ABS and traction control.

45

Qualifying

57/100

Top Score

₱104,900

Cheapest

35 km/L

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Top 20 Rankings

1

Kawasaki Versys 650

Adventure · 649cc · 24 km/L

₱455,520

57
2

Triumph Speed 400

Naked · 398cc · 32 km/L

₱239,520

54
3

Triumph Trident 660

Naked · 660cc · 23 km/L

₱424,800

54
4

Honda CB500X

Adventure · 471cc · 28 km/L

₱439,000

53
5

Honda Rebel 500

Cruiser · 471cc · 32 km/L

₱399,000

52
6

KTM 390 Duke

Naked · 373cc · 30 km/L

₱289,000

52
7

Kawasaki Eliminator

Cruiser · 451cc · 30 km/L

₱340,000

51
8

Kawasaki Z900

Naked · 948cc · 20 km/L

₱479,520

50
9

Aprilia RS 457

Sport · 457cc · 27 km/L

₱400,000

50
10

Ducati Desert X

Naked · 937cc

₱104,900

50
11

Kawasaki Z400

Naked · 399cc · 29 km/L

₱278,000

47
12

Benelli TRK 502

Adventure · 500cc · 24 km/L

₱299,000

47
13

Kawasaki Ninja 650

Sport · 649cc · 24 km/L

₱403,152

46
14

Bristol Maxie 400

Maxi Scooter · 400cc · 28 km/L

₱368,000

46
15

Kawasaki Z650

Naked · 649cc · 25 km/L

₱433,000

46
16

MotorStar Cafe 400

Cruiser · 397cc · 35 km/L

₱140,000

45
17

Honda CL500

Scrambler · 471cc · 30 km/L

₱409,000

45
18

CFMoto 400NK

Naked · 400cc · 28 km/L

₱219,800

44
19

Kawasaki Ninja 400

Sport · 399cc · 28 km/L

₱263,952

42
20

Honda CBR500R

Sport · 471cc · 27 km/L

₱389,000

42

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best motorcycles under ₱500,000 in 2026?

The top 3 are: 1. Kawasaki Versys 650 (₱455,520, Score 57/100); 2. Triumph Speed 400 (₱239,520, Score 54/100); 3. Triumph Trident 660 (₱424,800, Score 54/100). Ranked by expressway performance.

How many motorcycles qualify for "best motorcycles under ₱500,000"?

45 motorcycles out of 123 total models qualify. All are 400cc+ and expressway-legal in the Philippines.

What is the minimum displacement for expressway riding in the Philippines?

Motorcycles must have at least 400cc displacement to be allowed on Philippine expressways. All bikes listed here meet this requirement and are classified as Class 1 vehicles.

Do motorcycles need RFID for Philippine expressways?

Yes. Autosweep RFID covers SLEX, Skyway, STAR Tollway, NAIAX, and MCX. Easytrip RFID covers NLEX, SCTEX, TPLEX, CAVITEX, and CALAX. RFID stickers are free at toll plazas.

What toll rate do motorcycles pay?

Motorcycles 400cc+ pay Class 1 rates, the same as cars. Examples: ₱89 for NLEX Balintawak-Bocaue, ₱158 for SLEX Alabang-Calamba, ₱264 for Skyway Stage 3.