Beta BETA RR Race Edition 480 vs MV Agusta 500 S (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Beta BETA RR Race Edition 480stacks up against the MV Agusta 500 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBeta BETA RR Race Edition 480MV Agusta 500 S
Model year20251982
Price
Engine478 cc478 cc
Horsepower42 hp
Fuel capacity4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
TiresMaxxis Maxx R21 / Maxxis Maxx R18100/90-18 / 4.00-18

Beta BETA RR Race Edition 480 vs MV Agusta 500 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Beta BETA RR Race Edition 480 and the MV Agusta 500 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta BETA RR Race Edition 480 brings its published horsepower, while the MV Agusta 500 S counters with 42 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: