Derbi Variant Sport vs Tauris Samba 50 2T Art Collection (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Derbi Variant Sportstacks up against the Tauris Samba 50 2T Art Collection. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Derbi Variant Sport | Tauris Samba 50 2T Art Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Price | — | $1,645 |
| Engine | 50 cc | 50 cc |
| Horsepower | 6 hp | 4 hp |
| Weight | — | 84 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 29 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 1.1 L | 1.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-14 / 120/70-14 | 120/70-12 / 120/70-12 |
Derbi Variant Sport vs Tauris Samba 50 2T Art Collection — which should you buy?
Picking between the Derbi Variant Sport and the Tauris Samba 50 2T Art Collection usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Derbi Variant Sport brings 6 hp, while the Tauris Samba 50 2T Art Collection counters with 4 hp at 84 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: