Honda CB500 Hornet 2025 vs. Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

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Overview - Honda CB500 Hornet 2025 vs Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

Technical Specifications Honda CB500 Hornet 2025 compared to Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025
Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
Engine powerEngine power48 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,400 rpm
TorqueTorque43 NmTorque43.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,700 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement471 ccmDisplacement457 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
MaterialMaterialSteelMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter296 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial
BrandBrandNissinBrandBybre

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

The Honda CB500 Hornet proves to be a mature and well-balanced naked bike that is an excellent choice in the A2 class.

Smooth but really sufficient engine power

good revvvy even at low engine speeds

precise and smooth clutch and gearstick

vibration-free riding performance

stable and pleasant chassis damping

excellent turning-in behaviour

powerful brakes with double disk front brakes

high build quality

clear and informative display

good handling and agility, user-friendly electronic Advanced Rider Assistance Systems

comfortable seating position

good balance between riding pleasure and safety.

higher weight compared to some competitors could be annoying for very light riders

suspension can be overloaded with a sporty riding style or higher rider weight

possibly less comfortable for taller riders

Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

Aprilia Tuono 457 2025

The Tuono 457 closes the gap between the 125cc and 660cc Tuono and really impressed in all respects during the ride test. A lively, revvy and elastic engine, stable suspension, good brakes, sport-orientated geometry and a blipper of the very finest quality. The competition will have it anything but easy.

Lively and elastic two-cylinder

sport-orientated chassis with good suspension

top-of-the-range blipper in accessories

No premium tyres as original equipment

vibrations from 9,000 rpm upwards

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB500 Hornet vs Aprilia Tuono 457

Price Honda CB500 Hornet

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Price Aprilia Tuono 457

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