Gilera Nexus 500 vs Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint (2009)

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

Spec comparison

SpecGilera Nexus 500Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint
Model year20092009
Price
Engine460 cc460 cc
Horsepower40 hp39 hp
Torque43 Nm43 Nm
Weight199 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Stainless steel double disc, with floating calliper and two Brembo pistons 28 mm front left and two Brembo pistons 26 mm front rightSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disk, fixed calliper, two 34 mm opposed pistonsSingle disc
Tires120/70-15 / 160/60-14 120/70-14 / 120/70-14

Gilera Nexus 500 vs Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint — which should you buy?

Picking between the Gilera Nexus 500 and the Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Gilera Nexus 500 brings 40 hp, while the Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint counters with 39 hp at 199 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: