Honda Rukus vs Vespa LX 50 (2008)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Rukusstacks up against the Vespa LX 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda Rukus | Vespa LX 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Price | — | $3,199 |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 4 hp |
| Torque | — | 4 Nm |
| Weight | 82 kg | 102 kg |
| Seat height | 29 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 1.3 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | — | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | — | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 120/90-10 / 130/90-10 | 110/70-11 / 120/70-11 |
Honda Rukus vs Vespa LX 50 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda Rukus and the Vespa LX 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Rukus brings its published horsepower in a 82 kg package, while the Vespa LX 50 counters with 4 hp at 102 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: