Nipponia Arion 50 vs Clipic QT9 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Nipponia Arion 50stacks up against the Clipic QT9. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNipponia Arion 50Clipic QT9
Model year20122012
Price$1,290
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight81 kg85 kg
Seat height30 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-10 / 90/100-10 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Nipponia Arion 50 vs Clipic QT9 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Nipponia Arion 50 and the Clipic QT9 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Nipponia Arion 50 brings 4 hp in a 81 kg package, while the Clipic QT9 counters with its own power figure at 85 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: