TGB R50X vs Honda Metropolitan II (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the TGB R50Xstacks up against the Honda Metropolitan II. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTGB R50XHonda Metropolitan II
Model year20082006
Price$1,849
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight95 kg71 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity1.8 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 90/90-10 / 90/90-10

TGB R50X vs Honda Metropolitan II — which should you buy?

Picking between the TGB R50X and the Honda Metropolitan II usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the TGB R50X brings its published horsepower in a 95 kg package, while the Honda Metropolitan II counters with its own power figure at 71 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: