Piaggio NRG MC3 DD vs Vespa ET2 50 (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio NRG MC3 DDstacks up against the Vespa ET2 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio NRG MC3 DDVespa ET2 50
Model year20052005
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight76 kg90 kg
Seat height30 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 100/80-10 / 120/70-10

Piaggio NRG MC3 DD vs Vespa ET2 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio NRG MC3 DD and the Vespa ET2 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 Vespa ET2 50 counters with its own power figure at 90 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: