Benelli Pepe vs Piaggio Ciao (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli PepePiaggio Ciao
Model year20062006
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight81 kg40 kg
Fuel capacity0.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)

Benelli Pepe vs Piaggio Ciao — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli Pepe and the Piaggio Ciao usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Benelli Pepe brings its published horsepower in a 81 kg package, while the Piaggio Ciao counters with its own power figure at 40 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: