DF Motor Crane 50 vs Honda Metropolitan II (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the DF Motor Crane 50stacks up against the Honda Metropolitan II. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDF Motor Crane 50Honda Metropolitan II
Model year20072006
Price$1,849
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight90 kg71 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-10 / 90/90-10

DF Motor Crane 50 vs Honda Metropolitan II — which should you buy?

Picking between the DF Motor Crane 50 and the Honda Metropolitan II usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the DF Motor Crane 50 brings 4 hp in a 90 kg package, while the Honda Metropolitan II counters with its own power figure 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: