Giantco g-Buddy vs Tauris Mistral 50 2T (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Giantco g-Buddystacks up against the Tauris Mistral 50 2T. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Giantco g-Buddy | Tauris Mistral 50 2T |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Price | — | $1,449 |
| Engine | 50 cc | 50 cc |
| Horsepower | 3 hp | 4 hp |
| Torque | 3 Nm | — |
| Weight | 82 kg | 90 kg |
| Seat height | — | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 1.5 L | 1.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Tires | 3.50-10 / 3.50-10 | 120/70-13 / 120/70-13 |
Giantco g-Buddy vs Tauris Mistral 50 2T — which should you buy?
Picking between the Giantco g-Buddy and the Tauris Mistral 50 2T 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 Tauris Mistral 50 2T counters with 4 hp at 90 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: