Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint vs Piaggio B 500 (2009)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Atlantic 500 SprintPiaggio B 500
Model year20092005
Price
Engine460 cc460 cc
Horsepower39 hp39 hp
Torque43 Nm43 Nm
Weight199 kg189 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L3.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-14 / 120/70-14 110/70-16 / 150/70-14

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

Picking between the Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint and the Piaggio B 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 Piaggio B 500 counters with 39 hp at 189 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: