Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2019 vs. Honda CB500F 2014

Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2019

Honda CB500F 2014

Technical Specifications Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2019 compared to Honda CB500F 2014

Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2019

Honda CB500F 2014

Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2019

Honda CB500F 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.4 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95.2 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	90 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	10.7
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	896.1 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,210 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,505 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	870 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	212 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	192 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2019

Supermoto with strong naked bike genes. The Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 is the perfect choice for those who are looking for the feeling of a genuine supermoto, but do not want to do without the comfort and convenience of a naked bike. Its pleasantly smooth V2 and well-tuned chassis find a very fair compromise between emotional sports machine and everyday cruiser, which is why the Dorsoduro 900 can be recommended to a broad target group. Visual details such as the undersat exhaust or the red valve covers give it a lot of character even when stationary, even if the overall design seems a little outdated. The only downer is the operation of the display, which should have been much more intuitive.

Charismatic engine

very accessible power delivery

high comfort for a supermoto

easy handling

easy to read display.

Display operation not intuitive

could do with some fresh styling

Honda CB500F 2014

Like its two-cylinder predecessors CB500 and CBF500, the new CB500F presents itself as a mature motorbike for beginners, returning riders or for the daily commute to work. With the modern LED headlight and LED tail light, Honda is moving with the times and thus offers a great package in the A2 driving licence class. With its nimble handling, it is convincing both in city traffic and on country roads, and thanks to the revisions to the engine and transmission, it cuts a sportier figure than ever before. The chassis, on the other hand, offers enough comfort, which is further supported by the adjustable brake lever.

easy handling

powerful, elastic engine

comfortable seating position

LED lighting technology

nice sound

missing gear indicator