Vespa S 50 4V vs Aprilia SportCity 50 (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa S 50 4Vstacks up against the Aprilia SportCity 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa S 50 4VAprilia SportCity 50
Model year20132013
Price$3,299$2,099
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight96 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Stainless steel disc with twin piston floating caliper
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-10 120/70-14 / 120/70-14

Vespa S 50 4V vs Aprilia SportCity 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa S 50 4V and the Aprilia SportCity 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa S 50 4V brings its published horsepower in a 96 kg package, while the Aprilia SportCity 50 counters with its own power figure. On price, the Aprilia SportCity 50 has the lower MSRP.

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: