Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed vs Hyosung SD 50 M (2005)

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

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio Liberty 50 CatalyzedHyosung SD 50 M
Model year20052005
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight87 kg70 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/80-16 / 110/80-14 3.00-10-4PR / 3.00-10-4PR

Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed vs Hyosung SD 50 M — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed and the Hyosung SD 50 M 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 Hyosung SD 50 M counters with its own power figure at 70 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: