Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing vs Peugeot Snake Naked (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecTauris Samba 50 2T RacingPeugeot Snake Naked
Model year20112010
Price$1,249$1,499
Engine50 cc50 cc
Weight84 kg70 kg
Seat height31 mm80 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 120/90-10 / 130/90-10

Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing vs Peugeot Snake Naked — which should you buy?

Picking between the Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing and the Peugeot Snake Naked 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 Peugeot Snake Naked counters with its own power figure at 70 kg. 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: