Cagiva Canyon 500 vs Suzuki DR 500 S (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Cagiva Canyon 500stacks up against the Suzuki DR 500 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCagiva Canyon 500Suzuki DR 500 S
Model year20061983
Price$4,300
Engine498 cc498 cc
Horsepower34 hp27 hp
Torque42 Nm
Weight165 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires100/90-ZR19 / 140/80-ZR17 3.00-21 / 4.60-18

Cagiva Canyon 500 vs Suzuki DR 500 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Cagiva Canyon 500 and the Suzuki DR 500 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Cagiva Canyon 500 brings 34 hp in a 165 kg package, while the Suzuki DR 500 S 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: