Laverda 500 vs Monark 500 (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Laverda 500stacks up against the Monark 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Laverda 500 | Monark 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Price | $6,599 | $6,599 |
| Engine | 443 cc | 443 cc |
| Weight | 299 kg | 299 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 5.7 L | 5.7 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
Laverda 500 vs Monark 500 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Laverda 500 and the Monark 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Laverda 500 brings its published horsepower in a 299 kg package, while the Monark 500 counters with its own power figure at 299 kg. On price, the Monark 500 has the lower MSRP.
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: