Honda Super Cub 50 vs Vespa S 50 4V (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Super Cub 50stacks up against the Vespa S 50 4V. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Super Cub 50Vespa S 50 4V
Model year20132013
Price$3,299
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower5 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight95 kg96 kg
Seat height29 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.1 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires60/100-17 / 60/100-17 110/70-11 / 120/70-10

Honda Super Cub 50 vs Vespa S 50 4V — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Super Cub 50 and the Vespa S 50 4V 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 Vespa S 50 4V 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: