Italjet Torpedo 50 vs Yamaha Neos 50 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Italjet Torpedo 50stacks up against the Yamaha Neos 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecItaljet Torpedo 50Yamaha Neos 50
Model year20082008
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp3 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight96 kg82 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/80-16 / 110/80-14 120/70-L12 / 130/70-L12

Italjet Torpedo 50 vs Yamaha Neos 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Italjet Torpedo 50 and the Yamaha Neos 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Italjet Torpedo 50 brings 4 hp in a 96 kg package, while the Yamaha Neos 50 counters with 3 hp at 82 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: