Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom vs Honda V30 Magna (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Customstacks up against the Honda V30 Magna. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Street 500 Dark CustomHonda V30 Magna
Model year20181984
Price$6,848
Engine492 cc498 cc
Horsepower64 hp
Torque40 Nm43 Nm
Weight206 kg180 kg
Seat height26 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity3.5 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Twin piston, floating caliper, optional ABSSingle disc. 2-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. Twin piston, floating caliper, optional ABSExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/80-R17 / 140/75-R15

Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom vs Honda V30 Magna — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom and the Honda V30 Magna usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom brings its published horsepower in a 206 kg package, while the Honda V30 Magna counters with 64 hp at 180 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: