TGB R50X vs Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the TGB R50Xstacks up against the Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTGB R50XPiaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed
Model year20082005
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight95 kg87 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.8 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 90/80-16 / 110/80-14

TGB R50X vs Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed — which should you buy?

Picking between the TGB R50X and the Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed 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 Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed counters with its own power figure at 87 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: