Honda Metropolitan II vs MBK Booster 12-inch (2009)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Metropolitan IIstacks up against the MBK Booster 12-inch. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda Metropolitan II | MBK Booster 12-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2006 | 2009 |
| Price | $1,849 | — |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 3 hp |
| Torque | — | 4 Nm |
| Weight | 71 kg | 75 kg |
| Seat height | 28 mm | 30 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 1.3 L | 1.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 90/90-10 / 90/90-10 | 120/70-12 / 130/70-12 |
Honda Metropolitan II vs MBK Booster 12-inch — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda Metropolitan II and the MBK Booster 12-inch 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 MBK Booster 12-inch counters with 3 hp at 75 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: