Beta Ark Air Cooled 50 vs CPI Popcorn 50 (2004)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Beta Ark Air Cooled 50stacks up against the CPI Popcorn 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBeta Ark Air Cooled 50CPI Popcorn 50
Model year20042004
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Fuel capacity1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 140/60-13 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Beta Ark Air Cooled 50 vs CPI Popcorn 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Beta Ark Air Cooled 50 and the CPI Popcorn 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta Ark Air Cooled 50 brings its published horsepower, while the CPI Popcorn 50 counters with 4 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: