Nipponia Arion 50 vs MBK Booster Spirit 50 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Nipponia Arion 50stacks up against the MBK Booster Spirit 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNipponia Arion 50MBK Booster Spirit 50
Model year20122012
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp3 hp
Torque3 Nm4 Nm
Weight81 kg
Seat height30 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-10 / 90/100-10 120/90-10 / 150/80-10

Nipponia Arion 50 vs MBK Booster Spirit 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Nipponia Arion 50 and the MBK Booster Spirit 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Nipponia Arion 50 brings 4 hp in a 81 kg package, while the MBK Booster Spirit 50 counters with 3 hp.

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: