Vespa S 50 4V vs Honda Super Cub 50 (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecVespa S 50 4VHonda Super Cub 50
Model year20132013
Price$3,299
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower5 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight96 kg95 kg
Seat height31 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L1.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-10 60/100-17 / 60/100-17

Vespa S 50 4V vs Honda Super Cub 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa S 50 4V and the Honda Super Cub 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 Honda Super Cub 50 counters with 5 hp at 95 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: