Benelli Pepe LX vs Honda Metropolitan II (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli Pepe LXHonda Metropolitan II
Model year20062006
Price$1,849
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight81 kg71 kg
Seat height29 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-10 / 90/90-10

Benelli Pepe LX vs Honda Metropolitan II — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli Pepe LX and the Honda Metropolitan II usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Benelli Pepe LX brings its published horsepower in a 81 kg package, while the Honda Metropolitan II counters with its own power figure at 71 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: