Giantco GW 50 vs Garelli Tiesse 50 R (2010)

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

Spec comparison

SpecGiantco GW 50Garelli Tiesse 50 R
Model year20102010
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower2 hp3 hp
Torque3 Nm4 Nm
Weight99 kg89 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.1 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Giantco GW 50 vs Garelli Tiesse 50 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Giantco GW 50 and the Garelli Tiesse 50 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Giantco GW 50 brings 2 hp in a 99 kg package, while the Garelli Tiesse 50 R counters with 3 hp at 89 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: