Piaggio B 500 vs Aprilia Atlantic 500 (2005)

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

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio B 500Aprilia Atlantic 500
Model year20052005
Price
Engine460 cc460 cc
Horsepower39 hp29 hp
Torque43 Nm40 Nm
Weight189 kg
Seat height31 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity3.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-16 / 150/70-14 120/70-15 / 140/60-14

Piaggio B 500 vs Aprilia Atlantic 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio B 500 and the Aprilia Atlantic 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio B 500 brings 39 hp in a 189 kg package, while the Aprilia Atlantic 500 counters with 29 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: