Beta ARK LC RR vs Aprilia Sonic 50 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Beta ARK LC RRstacks up against the Aprilia Sonic 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBeta ARK LC RRAprilia Sonic 50
Model year20082008
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight88 kg73 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. caliper with two opposing Ø 32 mm pistons
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 100/90-10 / 100/90-10

Beta ARK LC RR vs Aprilia Sonic 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Beta ARK LC RR and the Aprilia Sonic 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta ARK LC RR brings its published horsepower in a 88 kg package, while the Aprilia Sonic 50 counters with its own power figure at 73 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: