Aprilia Sonic 50 vs Beta Ark 50 - Paddock (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Sonic 50stacks up against the Beta Ark 50 - Paddock. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Sonic 50Beta Ark 50 - Paddock
Model year20082007
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight73 kg88 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. caliper with two opposing Ø 32 mm pistonsSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires100/90-10 / 100/90-10 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Aprilia Sonic 50 vs Beta Ark 50 - Paddock — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Sonic 50 and the Beta Ark 50 - Paddock usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Sonic 50 brings its published horsepower in a 73 kg package, while the Beta Ark 50 - Paddock counters with its own power figure at 88 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: