Herald Brute 500 vs California Scooter RX4 Adventure (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Herald Brute 500stacks up against the California Scooter RX4 Adventure. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHerald Brute 500California Scooter RX4 Adventure
Model year20232023
Price$4,995
Engine449 cc450 cc
Horsepower43 hp40 hp
Torque40 Nm37 Nm
Weight145 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Racetek 4-piston radial front caliperDouble disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Tires110/80-19 / 150/70-17

Herald Brute 500 vs California Scooter RX4 Adventure — which should you buy?

Picking between the Herald Brute 500 and the California Scooter RX4 Adventure usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Herald Brute 500 brings 43 hp in a 145 kg package, while the California Scooter RX4 Adventure counters with 40 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: