| Engine | Aprilia Pegaso 650 | Honda CB500 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | Rotax 655 | |
| Displacement | 652 cc | 499 cc |
| Max power | 45 hp (@6 750 RPM) | 57 hp (@9 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 41 lb ft (@5 500 RPM) | 34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 7 500 RPM | 10 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 400 RPM | 1 500 RPM |
| Management | Carburetor | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Single | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 9.10:1 | 10.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.93 quart | |
| Oil type | 15W40 | 10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK DR8EA | NGK CR8EH9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 5 | 8 |
| Bore | 100.0 mm | 73.0 mm |
| Stroke | 83.0 mm | 59.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 33.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 9.11 lbs/hp | 7.46 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 274 hp/2500lbs | 334 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Aprilia Pegaso 650 | Honda CB500 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 5 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.946 | 1.947 |
| Final drive | 2.75 | 2.666 |
| 1. gear | 2.75 (37 mph) | 3.461 (43 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.75 (59 mph) | 2.235 (68 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.313 (78 mph) | 1.75 (86 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.045 (99 mph) | 1.478 (102 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.875 (118 mph) | 1.28 (119 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.13 (134 mph) |
| Chasis | Aprilia Pegaso 650 | Honda CB500 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Twin-spar aluminium | Double cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction |
| Front susp. | 40mm USD, 8.27 in travel | 37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel) |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 8.27 in travel | Twin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel) |