Honda Metropolitan II vs Piaggio NRG MC3 DT (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Metropolitan IIstacks up against the Piaggio NRG MC3 DT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Metropolitan IIPiaggio NRG MC3 DT
Model year20062005
Price$1,849
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight71 kg76 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-10 / 90/90-10 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Honda Metropolitan II vs Piaggio NRG MC3 DT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Metropolitan II and the Piaggio NRG MC3 DT 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 Piaggio NRG MC3 DT counters with its own power figure at 76 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: