Nipponia Neon 50 vs TGB Tapo 50 (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecNipponia Neon 50TGB Tapo 50
Model year20122012
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp5 hp
Torque6 Nm
Weight86 kg94 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

Nipponia Neon 50 vs TGB Tapo 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Nipponia Neon 50 and the TGB Tapo 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Nipponia Neon 50 brings 4 hp in a 86 kg package, while the TGB Tapo 50 counters with 5 hp at 94 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: