HP Power Iron 50 vs Tauris Capri 50 4T (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the HP Power Iron 50stacks up against the Tauris Capri 50 4T. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHP Power Iron 50Tauris Capri 50 4T
Model year20112011
Price$1,449
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Weight96 kg107 kg
Seat height32 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity1.2 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

HP Power Iron 50 vs Tauris Capri 50 4T — which should you buy?

Picking between the HP Power Iron 50 and the Tauris Capri 50 4T usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the HP Power Iron 50 brings its published horsepower in a 96 kg package, while the Tauris Capri 50 4T counters with 3 hp at 107 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: