Vespa LX 50 vs MBK Booster (2008)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa LX 50stacks up against the MBK Booster. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Vespa LX 50 | MBK Booster |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2008 | 2007 |
| Price | $3,199 | — |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | 4 hp | 3 hp |
| Torque | 4 Nm | 4 Nm |
| Weight | 102 kg | — |
| Fuel capacity | — | 1.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Disc, Ø 180 |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake). Drum, Ø 110 |
| Tires | 110/70-11 / 120/70-11 | 120/90-10 / 150/80-10 |
Vespa LX 50 vs MBK Booster — which should you buy?
Picking between the Vespa LX 50 and the MBK Booster 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 MBK Booster counters with 3 hp.
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: