Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed vs Beta Ark 50 K Series (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzedstacks up against the Beta Ark 50 K Series. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio Liberty 50 CatalyzedBeta Ark 50 K Series
Model year20052004
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight87 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires90/80-16 / 110/80-14 130/60-13 / 140/60-13

Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed vs Beta Ark 50 K Series — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed and the Beta Ark 50 K Series usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed brings its published horsepower in a 87 kg package, while the Beta Ark 50 K Series counters with its own power figure.

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: