Gilera XRT 600 vs Honda CBX 550 F 2 (1990)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Gilera XRT 600stacks up against the Honda CBX 550 F 2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGilera XRT 600Honda CBX 550 F 2
Model year19901985
Price
Engine554 cc572 cc
Horsepower41 hp60 hp
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 130/80-17 3.60-18 / 4.10-18

Gilera XRT 600 vs Honda CBX 550 F 2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Gilera XRT 600 and the Honda CBX 550 F 2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Gilera XRT 600 brings 41 hp, while the Honda CBX 550 F 2 counters with 60 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: