Vespa LX 50 4V vs Aprilia SportCity 50 (2013)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa LX 50 4Vstacks up against the Aprilia SportCity 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Vespa LX 50 4V | Aprilia SportCity 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Price | $3,399 | $2,099 |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | 4 hp | — |
| Torque | 4 Nm | — |
| Weight | 102 kg | — |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.3 L | 2.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Stainless steel disc with twin piston floating caliper |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 110/70-11 / 120/70-10 | 120/70-14 / 120/70-14 |
Vespa LX 50 4V vs Aprilia SportCity 50 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Vespa LX 50 4V and the Aprilia SportCity 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa LX 50 4V brings 4 hp in a 102 kg package, while the Aprilia SportCity 50 counters with its own power figure. On price, the Aprilia SportCity 50 has the lower MSRP.
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: