Vespa LX 50 vs Beta Ark 50 RR (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecVespa LX 50Beta Ark 50 RR
Model year20082007
Price$3,199
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight102 kg88 kg
Fuel capacity2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-11 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Vespa LX 50 vs Beta Ark 50 RR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa LX 50 and the Beta Ark 50 RR 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 Beta Ark 50 RR counters with its own power figure at 88 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: