Lifan Cub 50 vs Genuine Scooter Buddy International (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan Cub 50stacks up against the Genuine Scooter Buddy International. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan Cub 50Genuine Scooter Buddy International
Model year20112011
Price$2,199
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Weight86 kg
Fuel capacity1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.75-13 / 3.00-13 3.50-10 / 3.50-10

Lifan Cub 50 vs Genuine Scooter Buddy International — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan Cub 50 and the Genuine Scooter Buddy International usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan Cub 50 brings 3 hp in a 86 kg package, while the Genuine Scooter Buddy International counters with its own power figure.

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: