Aprilia Atlantic 500 vs Piaggio B 500 (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Atlantic 500stacks up against the Piaggio B 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Atlantic 500Piaggio B 500
Model year20052005
Price
Engine460 cc460 cc
Horsepower29 hp39 hp
Torque40 Nm43 Nm
Weight189 kg
Seat height27 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-15 / 140/60-14 110/70-16 / 150/70-14

Aprilia Atlantic 500 vs Piaggio B 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Atlantic 500 and the Piaggio B 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Atlantic 500 brings 29 hp, while the Piaggio B 500 counters with 39 hp at 189 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: