Tauris Firefly 50 2T vs Sachs MadAss 50 (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Tauris Firefly 50 2Tstacks up against the Sachs MadAss 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Tauris Firefly 50 2T | Sachs MadAss 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2014 | 2013 |
| Price | $1,499 | — |
| Engine | 50 cc | 50 cc |
| Horsepower | 4 hp | 3 hp |
| Weight | 97 kg | 85 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 1.5 L | 1.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | 4-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 130/70-13 / 130/60-13 | 90/80-16 / 90/80-16 |
Tauris Firefly 50 2T vs Sachs MadAss 50 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Tauris Firefly 50 2T and the Sachs MadAss 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Tauris Firefly 50 2T brings 4 hp in a 97 kg package, while the Sachs MadAss 50 counters with 3 hp at 85 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: