MBK Flipper vs Giantco Spartan 50 (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MBK Flipperstacks up against the Giantco Spartan 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMBK FlipperGiantco Spartan 50
Model year20092009
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp2 hp
Torque4 Nm4 Nm
Weight267 kg90 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires70/90-M16 / 80/90-M16 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

MBK Flipper vs Giantco Spartan 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the MBK Flipper and the Giantco Spartan 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MBK Flipper brings 3 hp in a 267 kg package, while the Giantco Spartan 50 counters with 2 hp at 90 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: