Triumph 500 Grand Prix vs Bimota Vdue 500 (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph 500 Grand Prixstacks up against the Bimota Vdue 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph 500 Grand PrixBimota Vdue 500
Model year19501998
Price
Engine498 cc499 cc
Horsepower40 hp105 hp
Torque77 Nm
Weight142 kg165 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Dual disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc

Triumph 500 Grand Prix vs Bimota Vdue 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph 500 Grand Prix and the Bimota Vdue 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph 500 Grand Prix brings 40 hp in a 142 kg package, while the Bimota Vdue 500 counters with 105 hp at 165 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: