Sachs SpeedJet vs Vespa S 50 4V (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sachs SpeedJetstacks up against the Vespa S 50 4V. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSachs SpeedJetVespa S 50 4V
Model year20132013
Price$1,199$3,299
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Weight87 kg96 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.2 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Wave diskSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 110/70-11 / 120/70-10

Sachs SpeedJet vs Vespa S 50 4V — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sachs SpeedJet and the Vespa S 50 4V usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sachs SpeedJet brings 4 hp in a 87 kg package, while the Vespa S 50 4V counters with its own power figure at 96 kg. On price, the Sachs SpeedJet has the lower MSRP.

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: