Piaggio Fly 50 vs Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio Fly 50stacks up against the Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio Fly 50Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing
Model year20112011
Price$2,099$1,249
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower11 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight100 kg84 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

Piaggio Fly 50 vs Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio Fly 50 and the Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio Fly 50 brings 11 hp in a 100 kg package, while the Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing counters with its own power figure at 84 kg. On price, the Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing has the lower MSRP.

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: