Vespa LX 50 vs Piaggio Liberty 50 4T (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecVespa LX 50Piaggio Liberty 50 4T
Model year20082006
Price$3,199
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight102 kg103 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-11

Vespa LX 50 vs Piaggio Liberty 50 4T — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa LX 50 and the Piaggio Liberty 50 4T 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 Piaggio Liberty 50 4T counters with 4 hp at 103 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: