Honda XBR 500 vs Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XBR 500stacks up against the Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XBR 500Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus
Model year19902019
Price
Engine498 cc499 cc
Horsepower44 hp27 hp
Torque41 Nm
Fuel capacity5.3 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. 2-piston caliper
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc. Single-piston caliper
Tires100/90-18 / 110/90-18 90/90-18 / 120/80-18

Honda XBR 500 vs Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XBR 500 and the Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XBR 500 brings 44 hp, while the Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus 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: