Beta Ark 50 - Paddock vs Vespa LX 50 (2008)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Beta Ark 50 - Paddockstacks up against the Vespa LX 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Beta Ark 50 - Paddock | Vespa LX 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Price | — | $3,199 |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 4 hp |
| Torque | — | 4 Nm |
| Weight | 88 kg | 102 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 2.0 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 130/60-13 / 130/60-13 | 110/70-11 / 120/70-11 |
Beta Ark 50 - Paddock vs Vespa LX 50 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Beta Ark 50 - Paddock and the Vespa LX 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta Ark 50 - Paddock brings its published horsepower in a 88 kg package, while the Vespa LX 50 counters with 4 hp at 102 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: