Tomos Alpino vs PRC (Pro Racing Cycles) LX-R (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Tomos Alpinostacks up against the PRC (Pro Racing Cycles) LX-R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTomos AlpinoPRC (Pro Racing Cycles) LX-R
Model year20082007
Price$2,699
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower2 hp
Weight55 kg45 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity0.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.05-17 / 2.75-17 60/100-12 / 2.75-10

Tomos Alpino vs PRC (Pro Racing Cycles) LX-R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Tomos Alpino and the PRC (Pro Racing Cycles) LX-R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Tomos Alpino brings 2 hp in a 55 kg package, while the PRC (Pro Racing Cycles) LX-R counters with its own power figure at 45 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: