Benelli Pepe LX vs Piaggio NRG MC3 DD (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Benelli Pepe LXstacks up against the Piaggio NRG MC3 DD. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli Pepe LXPiaggio NRG MC3 DD
Model year20062005
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight81 kg76 kg
Seat height29 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Benelli Pepe LX vs Piaggio NRG MC3 DD — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli Pepe LX and the Piaggio NRG MC3 DD 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 Piaggio NRG MC3 DD counters with its own power figure at 76 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: