Honda Metropolitan II vs Kymco Vitality 50 2T (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Metropolitan IIstacks up against the Kymco Vitality 50 2T. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Metropolitan IIKymco Vitality 50 2T
Model year20062006
Price$1,849
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque5 Nm
Weight71 kg97 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-10 / 90/90-10 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Honda Metropolitan II vs Kymco Vitality 50 2T — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Metropolitan II and the Kymco Vitality 50 2T 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 Kymco Vitality 50 2T counters with 4 hp at 97 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: