| 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 | 56 Nm (@5 500 RPM) | 47 Nm (@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 | 3.10 litre | |
| 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 | 4.13 kg/hp | 3.39 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 241 hp/Ton | 295 hp/Ton |
| 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 (60 km/h) | 3.461 (70 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.75 (95 km/h) | 2.235 (109 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.313 (126 km/h) | 1.75 (139 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.045 (159 km/h) | 1.478 (165 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 0.875 (190 km/h) | 1.28 (191 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.13 (216 km/h) |
| Chasis | Aprilia Pegaso 650 | Honda CB500 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Twin-spar aluminium | Double cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction |
| Front susp. | 40mm USD, 210.00 mm travel | 37mm Telescopic forks (115.00 mm travel) |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 210.00 mm travel | Twin shock adjustable, (117.00 mm travel) |