Benelli Pepe 50 vs Honda NSC50R (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Benelli Pepe 50stacks up against the Honda NSC50R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli Pepe 50Honda NSC50R
Model year20162016
Price$2,290
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower5 hp3 hp
Torque4 Nm4 Nm
Weight93 kg
Seat height30 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-16 / 2.75-16 80/90-14 / 90/90-14

Benelli Pepe 50 vs Honda NSC50R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli Pepe 50 and the Honda NSC50R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Benelli Pepe 50 brings 5 hp in a 93 kg package, while the Honda NSC50R counters with 3 hp.

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: