Diamo Velocity 50 vs Lifan Smart 50 (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Diamo Velocity 50stacks up against the Lifan Smart 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDiamo Velocity 50Lifan Smart 50
Model year20092009
Price$1,695
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower5 hp3 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight85 kg100 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic4-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 2.50-17 / 2.75-17

Diamo Velocity 50 vs Lifan Smart 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Diamo Velocity 50 and the Lifan Smart 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Diamo Velocity 50 brings 5 hp in a 85 kg package, while the Lifan Smart 50 counters with 3 hp at 100 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: