Giantco g-Buddy vs Piaggio Fly 50 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Giantco g-Buddystacks up against the Piaggio Fly 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGiantco g-BuddyPiaggio Fly 50
Model year20112011
Price$2,099
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp11 hp
Torque3 Nm4 Nm
Weight82 kg100 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.50-10 / 3.50-10 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

Giantco g-Buddy vs Piaggio Fly 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Giantco g-Buddy and the Piaggio Fly 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Giantco g-Buddy brings 3 hp in a 82 kg package, while the Piaggio Fly 50 counters with 11 hp at 100 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: