Piaggio NRG MC3 DD vs CPI Popcorn 50 (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio NRG MC3 DDstacks up against the CPI Popcorn 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio NRG MC3 DDCPI Popcorn 50
Model year20052004
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight76 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Piaggio NRG MC3 DD vs CPI Popcorn 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio NRG MC3 DD and the CPI Popcorn 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio NRG MC3 DD brings its published horsepower in a 76 kg package, while the CPI Popcorn 50 counters with 4 hp.

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: