Honda Metropolitan II vs Aprilia SR 50 Ditech (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Metropolitan IIstacks up against the Aprilia SR 50 Ditech. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Metropolitan IIAprilia SR 50 Ditech
Model year20062005
Price$1,849
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight71 kg
Seat height28 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires90/90-10 / 90/90-10 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Honda Metropolitan II vs Aprilia SR 50 Ditech — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Metropolitan II and the Aprilia SR 50 Ditech usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Metropolitan II brings its published horsepower in a 71 kg package, while the Aprilia SR 50 Ditech counters with its own power figure.

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: