Aprilia Tuono 457 vs Honda CB500 Hornet: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Aprilia Tuono 457 (2026-present) and the Honda CB500 Hornet (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

Specification	Aprilia Tuono 457 2026-present Remove	Honda CB500 Hornet 2026-present · E-Clutch Remove
Category	Naked	Naked
Years	2026-present	2026-present
Engine	two-cylinder online , 4 strokes, set at 270° injection Ø nc Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 457 cc 47.60 ch (46.90 hp) to 9,400 rpm 4.50 mkg (43.50 Nm) to 6,700 rpm	471cc
Cylinders	2	2
Displacement	457 cc	471 cc
Power	46.9 hp @ 9,400 rpm	47 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest
Torque	43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpmBest	43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Transmission	6 stage gearbox , manual - optional shifter Secondary by chain	6-speed manual with Honda E-Clutch
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	175 kg (wet)Best	191 kg (wet)
Seat height	800 mm	785 mm
Fuel capacity	13 L	17.1 LBest
Front suspension	Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 41 mm, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload adjustment	41mm Showa SFF-BP upside-down (USD) telescopic fork, non-adjustable
Rear suspension	Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 130 mm (5.12 in) Preload adjustment	Pro-Link monoshock, steel hollow cross swingarm, 5-stage spring preload adjustable
Brake system	ABS	2-channel ABS, dual front discs with radial-mount calipers plus single rear disc
Front brake	1 Bybre disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper	Dual 296mm discs, Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Rear brake	1 Bybre disc Ø 200 mm (7.87 in), single-piston caliper	Single 240mm disc, single-piston caliper
Front tire	110/70-17	120/70ZR17
Rear tire	150/60-17	160/60ZR17
Quickshifter	Not available	No
Launch price	Not available	GBP 6,399 (UK)