Honda CB 500 Sport vs BSA Victor 500-Trail (B-50T) (2000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB 500 Sportstacks up against the BSA Victor 500-Trail (B-50T). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB 500 SportBSA Victor 500-Trail (B-50T)
Model year20001971
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower58 hp34 hp
Torque48 Nm38 Nm
Weight177 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.00-20 / 4.00-18

Honda CB 500 Sport vs BSA Victor 500-Trail (B-50T) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB 500 Sport and the BSA Victor 500-Trail (B-50T) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB 500 Sport brings 58 hp in a 177 kg package, while the BSA Victor 500-Trail (B-50T) counters with 34 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: