Lifan Cub 50 vs Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan Cub 50stacks up against the Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan Cub 50Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing
Model year20112011
Price$1,249
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Weight86 kg84 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires2.75-13 / 3.00-13 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

Lifan Cub 50 vs Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan Cub 50 and the Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan Cub 50 brings 3 hp in a 86 kg package, while the Tauris Samba 50 2T Racing counters with its own power figure at 84 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: