Kuba RX9 vs Tomos Alpino 45 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kuba RX9stacks up against the Tomos Alpino 45. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKuba RX9Tomos Alpino 45
Model year20202016
Price$1,399
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight78 kg62 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L1.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission2-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.75-17 / 2.50-17 2.50-16 / 2.75-16

Kuba RX9 vs Tomos Alpino 45 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kuba RX9 and the Tomos Alpino 45 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kuba RX9 brings 3 hp in a 78 kg package, while the Tomos Alpino 45 counters with its own power figure at 62 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: