CH Racing CH 501 Basic vs DB Motors Pirat LC (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the CH Racing CH 501 Basicstacks up against the DB Motors Pirat LC. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCH Racing CH 501 BasicDB Motors Pirat LC
Model year20102010
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower2 hp12 hp
Weight35 kg45 kg
Seat height24 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity0.7 L0.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Hydraulic master cylinder and calliper
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Hydraulic rear foot brake
Tires2.50-10 / 2.50-10 2.50-12 / 2.75-10

CH Racing CH 501 Basic vs DB Motors Pirat LC — which should you buy?

Picking between the CH Racing CH 501 Basic and the DB Motors Pirat LC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the CH Racing CH 501 Basic brings 2 hp in a 35 kg package, while the DB Motors Pirat LC counters with 12 hp at 45 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: