Beta ARK LC Paddock vs Vespa LX 50 (2008)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Beta ARK LC 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 LC Paddock | Vespa LX 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2008 | 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 LC Paddock vs Vespa LX 50 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Beta ARK LC Paddock and the Vespa LX 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta ARK LC 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: