MZ Emmely EL2 vs Schwinn Hope 50 (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MZ Emmely EL2stacks up against the Schwinn Hope 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMZ Emmely EL2Schwinn Hope 50
Model year20132012
Price$2,699
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight99 kg74 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L
Fuel typeelectricpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Cross-drilled Disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
TiresCST3.50-10 / CST3.50-10

MZ Emmely EL2 vs Schwinn Hope 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the MZ Emmely EL2 and the Schwinn Hope 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MZ Emmely EL2 brings 3 hp in a 99 kg package, while the Schwinn Hope 50 counters with its own power figure at 74 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: