Garelli Tiesse 50 R vs MBK Booster 50 (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Garelli Tiesse 50 Rstacks up against the MBK Booster 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGarelli Tiesse 50 RMBK Booster 50
Model year20102009
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp11 hp
Torque4 Nm9 Nm
Weight89 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 120/90-10 / 150/80-10

Garelli Tiesse 50 R vs MBK Booster 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Garelli Tiesse 50 R and the MBK Booster 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Garelli Tiesse 50 R brings 3 hp in a 89 kg package, while the MBK Booster 50 counters with 11 hp.

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: