Beta Ark 50 RR vs Vespa LX 50 (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBeta Ark 50 RRVespa LX 50
Model year20072008
Price$3,199
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight88 kg102 kg
Fuel capacity2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 110/70-11 / 120/70-11

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

Picking between the Beta Ark 50 RR and the Vespa LX 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta Ark 50 RR brings its published horsepower in a 88 kg package, while the Vespa LX 50 counters with 4 hp at 102 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: