Piaggio NRG MC3 DD vs Beta Ark Liquid Cooled 50 (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio NRG MC3 DDstacks up against the Beta Ark Liquid Cooled 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio NRG MC3 DDBeta Ark Liquid Cooled 50
Model year20052004
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight76 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 130/60-13 / 140/60-13

Piaggio NRG MC3 DD vs Beta Ark Liquid Cooled 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio NRG MC3 DD and the Beta Ark Liquid Cooled 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio NRG MC3 DD brings its published horsepower in a 76 kg package, while the Beta Ark Liquid Cooled 50 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: