Diamo Retro 50 vs Vespa LX 50cc 4T (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Diamo Retro 50stacks up against the Vespa LX 50cc 4T. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDiamo Retro 50Vespa LX 50cc 4T
Model year20072006
Price$1,495
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Weight90 kg102 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires-1110/70-11 / 120/70-10

Diamo Retro 50 vs Vespa LX 50cc 4T — which should you buy?

Picking between the Diamo Retro 50 and the Vespa LX 50cc 4T usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Diamo Retro 50 brings 4 hp in a 90 kg package, while the Vespa LX 50cc 4T counters with its own power figure 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: