Malaguti SpiderMax GT500 vs Aprilia Atlantic 500 (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti SpiderMax GT500stacks up against the Aprilia Atlantic 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti SpiderMax GT500Aprilia Atlantic 500
Model year20102005
Price
Engine459 cc460 cc
Horsepower40 hp29 hp
Torque40 Nm40 Nm
Weight204 kg
Seat height30 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/80-16 / 150/70-16 120/70-15 / 140/60-14

Malaguti SpiderMax GT500 vs Aprilia Atlantic 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti SpiderMax GT500 and the Aprilia Atlantic 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti SpiderMax GT500 brings 40 hp in a 204 kg package, while the Aprilia Atlantic 500 counters with 29 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: