Honda Super Cub 50 vs Kymco People 50 (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Super Cub 50stacks up against the Kymco People 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Super Cub 50Kymco People 50
Model year20132012
Price$1,999
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower5 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight95 kg96 kg
Seat height29 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.1 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires60/100-17 / 60/100-17 70/90-17 / 80/90-17

Honda Super Cub 50 vs Kymco People 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Super Cub 50 and the Kymco People 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Super Cub 50 brings 5 hp in a 95 kg package, while the Kymco People 50 counters with its own power figure at 96 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: