Nipponia Arion 50 vs Derbi GP1 50 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Nipponia Arion 50stacks up against the Derbi GP1 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNipponia Arion 50Derbi GP1 50
Model year20122012
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight81 kg103 kg
Seat height30 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Radially-mounted two-piston caliper
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Single piston
Tires90/90-10 / 90/100-10 120/70-14 / 140/60-13

Nipponia Arion 50 vs Derbi GP1 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Nipponia Arion 50 and the Derbi GP1 50 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 Derbi GP1 50 counters with its own power figure at 103 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: