Sanglas 500 S vs MV Agusta 500 S (1982)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sanglas 500 Sstacks up against the MV Agusta 500 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSanglas 500 SMV Agusta 500 S
Model year19821982
Price
Engine478 cc478 cc
Horsepower42 hp42 hp
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-18 / 4.00-18 100/90-18 / 4.00-18

Sanglas 500 S vs MV Agusta 500 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sanglas 500 S and the MV Agusta 500 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sanglas 500 S brings 42 hp, while the MV Agusta 500 S counters with 42 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: