Vespa LX 50 4T vs Tank Sports Econo 50 (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa LX 50 4Tstacks up against the Tank Sports Econo 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa LX 50 4TTank Sports Econo 50
Model year20092007
Price
Engine49 cc50 cc
Weight104 kg84 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity1.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-10 3-10 / 3-10

Vespa LX 50 4T vs Tank Sports Econo 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa LX 50 4T and the Tank Sports Econo 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa LX 50 4T brings its published horsepower in a 104 kg package, while the Tank Sports Econo 50 counters with its own power figure at 84 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: