Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing vs HP Power Iron 50 (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecTauris Samba 50 2T RacingHP Power Iron 50
Model year20112011
Price$1,249
Engine50 cc50 cc
Weight84 kg96 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity1.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing vs HP Power Iron 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing and the HP Power Iron 50 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 HP Power Iron 50 counters with its own power figure at 96 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: