Honda Metropolitan II vs Hyosung SD 50 M (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Metropolitan IIstacks up against the Hyosung SD 50 M. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Metropolitan IIHyosung SD 50 M
Model year20062005
Price$1,849
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight71 kg70 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-10 / 90/90-10 3.00-10-4PR / 3.00-10-4PR

Honda Metropolitan II vs Hyosung SD 50 M — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Metropolitan II and the Hyosung SD 50 M usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Metropolitan II brings its published horsepower in a 71 kg package, while the Hyosung SD 50 M counters with its own power figure at 70 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: