Cagiva River 500 vs Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect) (2006)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Cagiva River 500stacks up against the Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Cagiva River 500 | Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect) |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2006 | 1985 |
| Price | $3,900 | — |
| Engine | 497 cc | 498 cc |
| Horsepower | 34 hp | 27 hp |
| Torque | 41 Nm | — |
| Weight | 160 kg | — |
| Seat height | 32 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8 L | 5.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake |
| Tires | 110/80-ZR17 / 140/70-ZR17 | 100/90-18 / 110/90-18 |
Cagiva River 500 vs Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect) — which should you buy?
Picking between the Cagiva River 500 and the Honda XBR 500 N (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Cagiva River 500 brings 34 hp in a 160 kg package, while the Honda XBR 500 N (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: