Italjet Torpedo 50 vs TGB Laser R5 49 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Italjet Torpedo 50stacks up against the TGB Laser R5 49. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecItaljet Torpedo 50TGB Laser R5 49
Model year20082008
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp5 hp
Weight96 kg122 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/80-16 / 110/80-14 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

Italjet Torpedo 50 vs TGB Laser R5 49 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Italjet Torpedo 50 and the TGB Laser R5 49 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Italjet Torpedo 50 brings 4 hp in a 96 kg package, while the TGB Laser R5 49 counters with 5 hp at 122 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: