Piaggio NRG Power PJ PureJet vs Honda Metropolitan II (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio NRG Power PJ PureJetstacks up against the Honda Metropolitan II. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio NRG Power PJ PureJetHonda Metropolitan II
Model year20062006
Price$1,849
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight99 kg71 kg
Seat height31 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-10 / 90/90-10

Piaggio NRG Power PJ PureJet vs Honda Metropolitan II — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio NRG Power PJ PureJet and the Honda Metropolitan II usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio NRG Power PJ PureJet brings its published horsepower in a 99 kg package, while the Honda Metropolitan II counters with its own power figure at 71 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: