Kreidler Vabene 50 vs TGB Hawk 50 (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKreidler Vabene 50TGB Hawk 50
Model year20132013
Price$1,399$1,550
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight99 kg87 kg
Seat height30 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L1.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Kreidler Vabene 50 vs TGB Hawk 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kreidler Vabene 50 and the TGB Hawk 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kreidler Vabene 50 brings 3 hp in a 99 kg package, while the TGB Hawk 50 counters with 4 hp at 87 kg. On price, the Kreidler Vabene 50 has the lower MSRP.

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: