Garelli Tiesse 50 R vs Kymco Sting 50 (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Garelli Tiesse 50 Rstacks up against the Kymco Sting 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGarelli Tiesse 50 RKymco Sting 50
Model year20102010
Price$2,149
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp2 hp
Torque4 Nm3 Nm
Weight89 kg97 kg
Seat height31 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 70/90-17 / 80/90-17

Garelli Tiesse 50 R vs Kymco Sting 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Garelli Tiesse 50 R and the Kymco Sting 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Garelli Tiesse 50 R brings 3 hp in a 89 kg package, while the Kymco Sting 50 counters with 2 hp at 97 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: