Lifan Cub 50 vs Vespa S 50 (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecLifan Cub 50Vespa S 50
Model year20112010
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Weight86 kg96 kg
Fuel capacity1.3 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.75-13 / 3.00-13 110/70-11 / 120/70-10

Lifan Cub 50 vs Vespa S 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan Cub 50 and the Vespa S 50 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 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: