Kymco Super 8 50X vs Honda Metropolitan (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Super 8 50Xstacks up against the Honda Metropolitan. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Super 8 50XHonda Metropolitan
Model year20252024
Price$2,495$2,649
Engine49 cc49 cc
Torque3 Nm
Weight211 kg
Seat height780 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity4.9 L1.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionContinuously Variable (CVT)Automatic
Front brakesHydraulic DiscExpanding brake (drum brake). Combined braking system
Rear brakesDrumExpanding brake (drum brake). Combined Braking System
Tires120 / 70 - 12 Dual Purpose / 130 / 70 - 12 Dual Purpose80/100-10 / 80/100-10

Kymco Super 8 50X vs Honda Metropolitan — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Super 8 50X and the Honda Metropolitan usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Super 8 50X brings its published horsepower in a 211 kg package, while the Honda Metropolitan counters with its own power figure. On price, the Kymco Super 8 50X 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: