Aprilia SportCity 50 vs Vespa LX 50 4V (2013)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia SportCity 50stacks up against the Vespa LX 50 4V. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Aprilia SportCity 50 | Vespa LX 50 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Price | $2,099 | $3,399 |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 4 hp |
| Torque | — | 4 Nm |
| Weight | — | 102 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.0 L | 2.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Stainless steel disc with twin piston floating caliper | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 120/70-14 / 120/70-14 | 110/70-11 / 120/70-10 |
Aprilia SportCity 50 vs Vespa LX 50 4V — which should you buy?
Picking between the Aprilia SportCity 50 and the Vespa LX 50 4V usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia SportCity 50 brings its published horsepower, while the Vespa LX 50 4V counters with 4 hp at 102 kg. On price, the Aprilia SportCity 50 has the lower MSRP.
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: