Honda NSC50R vs Motowell Retrosa (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda NSC50Rstacks up against the Motowell Retrosa. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda NSC50RMotowell Retrosa
Model year20162016
Price$2,290$1,549
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires80/90-14 / 90/90-14 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

Honda NSC50R vs Motowell Retrosa — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda NSC50R and the Motowell Retrosa usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda NSC50R brings 3 hp, while the Motowell Retrosa counters with 4 hp. On price, the Motowell Retrosa has the lower MSRP.

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: