Beta Ark Air Cooled 50 vs Honda SFX 50 (2004)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBeta Ark Air Cooled 50Honda SFX 50
Model year20042003
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower5 hp
Torque6 Nm
Weight71 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 140/60-13 100/80-10 / 100/80-10

Beta Ark Air Cooled 50 vs Honda SFX 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Beta Ark Air Cooled 50 and the Honda SFX 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 Honda SFX 50 counters with 5 hp 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: