Honda XBR 500 vs Moto Guzzi 500 Sahara (1990)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XBR 500stacks up against the Moto Guzzi 500 Sahara. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XBR 500Moto Guzzi 500 Sahara
Model year19901975
Price
Engine498 cc498 cc
Horsepower44 hp25 hp
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Tires100/90-18 / 110/90-18 3.50-18 / 3.50-18

Honda XBR 500 vs Moto Guzzi 500 Sahara — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XBR 500 and the Moto Guzzi 500 Sahara usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XBR 500 brings 44 hp, while the Moto Guzzi 500 Sahara counters with 25 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: