Cectek 500EFI Gladiator vs TGB Target 550 IRS (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Cectek 500EFI Gladiatorstacks up against the TGB Target 550 IRS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCectek 500EFI GladiatorTGB Target 550 IRS
Model year20092011
Price
Engine500 cc503 cc
Horsepower20 hp
Weight330 kg364 kg
Seat height35 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesDouble discSingle disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 22/10-12

Cectek 500EFI Gladiator vs TGB Target 550 IRS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Cectek 500EFI Gladiator and the TGB Target 550 IRS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Cectek 500EFI Gladiator brings its published horsepower in a 330 kg package, while the TGB Target 550 IRS counters with 20 hp at 364 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: