Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed vs Beta Ark Liquid Cooled 50 (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzedstacks up against the Beta Ark Liquid Cooled 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio Liberty 50 CatalyzedBeta Ark Liquid Cooled 50
Model year20052004
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight87 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires90/80-16 / 110/80-14 130/60-13 / 140/60-13

Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed vs Beta Ark Liquid Cooled 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed and the Beta Ark Liquid Cooled 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio Liberty 50 Catalyzed brings its published horsepower in a 87 kg package, while the Beta Ark Liquid Cooled 50 counters with its own power figure.

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: