Honda Super Cub 50 vs Sachs SpeedJet R (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Super Cub 50stacks up against the Sachs SpeedJet R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Super Cub 50Sachs SpeedJet R
Model year20132013
Price$1,349
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower5 hp4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight95 kg87 kg
Seat height29 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity1.1 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Wave disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires60/100-17 / 60/100-17 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

Honda Super Cub 50 vs Sachs SpeedJet R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Super Cub 50 and the Sachs SpeedJet R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Super Cub 50 brings 5 hp in a 95 kg package, while the Sachs SpeedJet R counters with 4 hp 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: