BMW R32 vs Cagiva River 500 (2006)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R32stacks up against the Cagiva River 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | BMW R32 | Cagiva River 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 1926 | 2006 |
| Price | — | $3,900 |
| Engine | 494 cc | 497 cc |
| Horsepower | 9 hp | 34 hp |
| Torque | — | 41 Nm |
| Weight | — | 160 kg |
| Seat height | — | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 L | 4.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 3-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Tires | 2.99-26 / 2.99-26 | 110/80-ZR17 / 140/70-ZR17 |
BMW R32 vs Cagiva River 500 — which should you buy?
Picking between the BMW R32 and the Cagiva River 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R32 brings 9 hp, while the Cagiva River 500 counters with 34 hp at 160 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: