Vespa LX 50 4V vs Honda Super Cub 50 (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa LX 50 4Vstacks up against the Honda Super Cub 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa LX 50 4VHonda Super Cub 50
Model year20132013
Price$3,399
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp5 hp
Torque4 Nm4 Nm
Weight102 kg95 kg
Seat height31 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L1.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-10 60/100-17 / 60/100-17

Vespa LX 50 4V vs Honda Super Cub 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa LX 50 4V and the Honda Super Cub 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa LX 50 4V brings 4 hp in a 102 kg package, while the Honda Super Cub 50 counters with 5 hp at 95 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: