Peugeot Geopolis 500 Premium vs Ducati 500 GTL (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Peugeot Geopolis 500 Premiumstacks up against the Ducati 500 GTL. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPeugeot Geopolis 500 PremiumDucati 500 GTL
Model year20081976
Price
Engine493 cc497 cc
Horsepower35 hp
Weight202 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires110/70-16 / 150/70-14 3.25-18 / 3.50-18

Peugeot Geopolis 500 Premium vs Ducati 500 GTL — which should you buy?

Picking between the Peugeot Geopolis 500 Premium and the Ducati 500 GTL usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Peugeot Geopolis 500 Premium brings its published horsepower in a 202 kg package, while the Ducati 500 GTL counters with 35 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: