Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing vs Genuine Scooter Buddy International (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Tauris Samba 50 2T Racingstacks up against the Genuine Scooter Buddy International. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTauris Samba 50 2T RacingGenuine Scooter Buddy International
Model year20112011
Price$1,249$2,199
Engine50 cc50 cc
Weight84 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 3.50-10 / 3.50-10

Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing vs Genuine Scooter Buddy International — which should you buy?

Picking between the Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing and the Genuine Scooter Buddy International usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing brings its published horsepower in a 84 kg package, while the Genuine Scooter Buddy International counters with its own power figure. On price, the Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing 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: