Malaguti FireFox 50 Air vs Honda Metropolitan II (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti FireFox 50 AirHonda Metropolitan II
Model year20062006
Price$1,849
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight96 kg71 kg
Seat height32 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 90/90-10 / 90/90-10

Malaguti FireFox 50 Air vs Honda Metropolitan II — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti FireFox 50 Air and the Honda Metropolitan II usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti FireFox 50 Air brings its published horsepower in a 96 kg package, while the Honda Metropolitan II counters with its own power figure at 71 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: