Vespa LX 50 vs Kymco Active SR (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa LX 50stacks up against the Kymco Active SR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa LX 50Kymco Active SR
Model year20082008
Price$3,199
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp3 hp
Torque4 Nm3 Nm
Weight102 kg94 kg
Fuel capacity0.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic4-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-11 2.50-17 / 2.75-17

Vespa LX 50 vs Kymco Active SR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa LX 50 and the Kymco Active SR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa LX 50 brings 4 hp in a 102 kg package, while the Kymco Active SR counters with 3 hp at 94 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: