GAS GAS GASGAS ES 500 vs Honda CB 550 F 2 (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the GAS GAS GASGAS ES 500stacks up against the Honda CB 550 F 2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGAS GAS GASGAS ES 500Honda CB 550 F 2
Model year20251978
Price
Engine511 cc544 cc
Horsepower50 hp
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake
TiresTKC 80 90/90-21 / TKC 80 140/80-183.25-19 / 3.75-18

GAS GAS GASGAS ES 500 vs Honda CB 550 F 2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the GAS GAS GASGAS ES 500 and the Honda CB 550 F 2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the GAS GAS GASGAS ES 500 brings its published horsepower, while the Honda CB 550 F 2 counters with 50 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: