Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint vs Gilera Nexus 500 (2009)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprintstacks up against the Gilera Nexus 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint | Gilera Nexus 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 460 cc | 460 cc |
| Horsepower | 39 hp | 40 hp |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Weight | 199 kg | — |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 L | 4.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Stainless steel double disc, with floating calliper and two Brembo pistons 28 mm front left and two Brembo pistons 26 mm front right |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Stainless steel disk, fixed calliper, two 34 mm opposed pistons |
| Tires | 120/70-14 / 120/70-14 | 120/70-15 / 160/60-14 |
Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint vs Gilera Nexus 500 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint and the Gilera Nexus 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint brings 39 hp in a 199 kg package, while the Gilera Nexus 500 counters with 40 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: