Boom Trikes Fun 500 Automatic vs Honda VT 500 C (reduced effect) (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Boom Trikes Fun 500 Automaticstacks up against the Honda VT 500 C (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBoom Trikes Fun 500 AutomaticHonda VT 500 C (reduced effect)
Model year20091987
Price
Engine459 cc491 cc
Horsepower40 hp27 hp
Weight365 kg
Fuel capacity6.6 L3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake
Tires3.50-18 / 130/90-16

Boom Trikes Fun 500 Automatic vs Honda VT 500 C (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Boom Trikes Fun 500 Automatic and the Honda VT 500 C (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Boom Trikes Fun 500 Automatic brings 40 hp in a 365 kg package, while the Honda VT 500 C (reduced effect) counters with 27 hp.

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: