Piaggio Fly 50 vs Vespa S 50 (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio Fly 50Vespa S 50
Model year20112010
Price$2,099
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower11 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight100 kg96 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 110/70-11 / 120/70-10

Piaggio Fly 50 vs Vespa S 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio Fly 50 and the Vespa S 50 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 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: