HP Power Iron 50 vs Vespa S 50 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the HP Power Iron 50stacks up against the Vespa S 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHP Power Iron 50Vespa S 50
Model year20112010
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Weight96 kg96 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity1.2 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 110/70-11 / 120/70-10

HP Power Iron 50 vs Vespa S 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the HP Power Iron 50 and the Vespa S 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the HP Power Iron 50 brings its published horsepower in a 96 kg package, while the Vespa S 50 counters with its own power figure at 96 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: