Cobra CX50 FWE vs Motors Europe MX3 (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Cobra CX50 FWEstacks up against the Motors Europe MX3. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCobra CX50 FWEMotors Europe MX3
Model year20182016
Price$5,198$850
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower10 hp
Weight41 kg45 kg
Seat height27 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity1.1 L0.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission1-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires60/100-12 / 70/100-10

Cobra CX50 FWE vs Motors Europe MX3 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Cobra CX50 FWE and the Motors Europe MX3 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Cobra CX50 FWE brings its published horsepower in a 41 kg package, while the Motors Europe MX3 counters with 10 hp at 45 kg. On price, the Motors Europe MX3 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: