Piaggio Ciao vs Benelli Pepe LX (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio Ciaostacks up against the Benelli Pepe LX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio CiaoBenelli Pepe LX
Model year20062006
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight40 kg81 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity0.7 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)

Piaggio Ciao vs Benelli Pepe LX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio Ciao and the Benelli Pepe LX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio Ciao brings its published horsepower in a 40 kg package, while the Benelli Pepe LX counters with its own power figure at 81 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: