Honda Metropolitan II vs Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Metropolitan IIPiaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed
Model year20062005
Price$1,849
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight71 kg87 kg
Seat height28 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-10 / 90/90-10 90/80-16 / 110/80-14

Honda Metropolitan II vs Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Metropolitan II and the Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed 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 Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed counters with its own power figure at 87 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: