Piaggio NRG Power DT vs Aprilia Sonic 50 (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio NRG Power DTAprilia Sonic 50
Model year20082008
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight73 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. caliper with two opposing Ø 32 mm pistons
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-10 / 100/90-10

Piaggio NRG Power DT vs Aprilia Sonic 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio NRG Power DT and the Aprilia Sonic 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio NRG Power DT brings its published horsepower, while the Aprilia Sonic 50 counters with its own power figure at 73 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: