2026 Aprilia TUONO 457 vs 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2026 Aprilia TUONO 457 80 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 47 hp (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) up to 47.6 hp (2026 Aprilia TUONO 457).
- Torque spans 43 Nm (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) up to 43.5 Nm (2026 Aprilia TUONO 457).
- Weight spans 175 kg (2026 Aprilia TUONO 457) to 188 kg (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Displacement spans 450 cc (2026 Aprilia TUONO 457) to 500 cc (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
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| Specification | Aprilia TUONO 457 | HONDA CB500 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | APRILIA | HONDA |
| Model | Aprilia TUONO 457 | HONDA CB500 Hornet |
| Engine size | 450cc | 500cc |
| Power | 47.6hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 43.5nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 175kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | Ø 320 mm floating disc, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Ø 220 mm disc, ByBre caliper | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 17” x 3” cast | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 17” x 4.5” cast | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Ø 41 mm USD front fork, preload adjustable, 120 mm wheel travel | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, preload adjustable, 130 mm wheel travel Full LED headlights and signals, 5-inch TFT dashboard, backlit control groups. Engine Maps (AEM), Anti Roll-Over System equipped dual-channel ABS (2 maps), Traction Control (ATC) and 3 riding modes. Steel braided brake hoses. | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 188km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 12.7 L – 4 L/100km | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $499000 | $6399 |
| Brand price lists | View APRILIA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | Front Suspension : Ø 41 mm USD front fork, preload adjustable, 120 mm wheel travel Engine Maps (AEM), Anti Roll-Over System equipped dual-channel ABS (2 maps), Traction Control (ATC) and 3 riding modes. Steel braided brake hoses. |
-Assist/slipper clutch , 5-inch full colour TFT, Honda RoadSync -HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System), Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
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2026 Aprilia TUONO 457 vs 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet: listed specifications
The 2026 Aprilia TUONO 457 and 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the TUONO 457 has a lower listed weight, and the CB500 Hornet has more displacement, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
CB500 Hornet has a larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 450 cc).
Peak power
TUONO 457 and CB500 Hornet have very similar peak power (47.6 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
TUONO 457 and CB500 Hornet have very similar listed torque (43.5 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB500 Hornet has a clear listed top-speed advantage (188 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
TUONO 457 has a modest listed weight advantage (175 kg vs 188 kg). CB500 Hornet has a lower listed seat height (78.5 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while peak power and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Aprilia TUONO 457 vs HONDA CB500 Hornet?
HONDA CB500 Hornet is listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for Aprilia TUONO 457.
Which has more horsepower, Aprilia TUONO 457 or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
Aprilia TUONO 457 has 48 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA CB500 Hornet.
Which is lighter, Aprilia TUONO 457 or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
Aprilia TUONO 457 is lighter at 175 kg vs 188 kg for HONDA CB500 Hornet.
Which is better, Aprilia TUONO 457 or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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