Honda Super Cub 50 vs Vespa LX 50 4V (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Super Cub 50stacks up against the Vespa LX 50 4V. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Super Cub 50Vespa LX 50 4V
Model year20132013
Price$3,399
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower5 hp4 hp
Torque4 Nm4 Nm
Weight95 kg102 kg
Seat height29 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.1 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires60/100-17 / 60/100-17 110/70-11 / 120/70-10

Honda Super Cub 50 vs Vespa LX 50 4V — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Super Cub 50 and the Vespa LX 50 4V 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 Vespa LX 50 4V 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: