Monark 500 vs Laverda 500 (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Monark 500stacks up against the Laverda 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Monark 500 | Laverda 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 |
Monark 500 vs Laverda 500 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Monark 500 and the Laverda 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Monark 500 brings its published horsepower in a 299 kg package, while the Laverda 500 counters with its own power figure at 299 kg. On price, the Laverda 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: