Garelli Tiesse R 50 2T vs MBK Booster Naked (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Garelli Tiesse R 50 2Tstacks up against the MBK Booster Naked. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGarelli Tiesse R 50 2TMBK Booster Naked
Model year20092009
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp3 hp
Torque4 Nm4 Nm
Weight89 kg267 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission2000-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 120/90-10 / 150/80-10

Garelli Tiesse R 50 2T vs MBK Booster Naked — which should you buy?

Picking between the Garelli Tiesse R 50 2T and the MBK Booster Naked usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Garelli Tiesse R 50 2T brings 3 hp in a 89 kg package, while the MBK Booster Naked counters with 3 hp at 267 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: