Vespa LX 50 4T vs Jinlun JL 50QT-5 Commuter (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa LX 50 4Tstacks up against the Jinlun JL 50QT-5 Commuter. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa LX 50 4TJinlun JL 50QT-5 Commuter
Model year20092007
Price
Engine49 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight104 kg75 kg
Fuel capacity1.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-10 3-10 / 3-10

Vespa LX 50 4T vs Jinlun JL 50QT-5 Commuter — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa LX 50 4T and the Jinlun JL 50QT-5 Commuter usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa LX 50 4T brings its published horsepower in a 104 kg package, while the Jinlun JL 50QT-5 Commuter counters with 3 hp at 75 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: