Vespa Primavera 50 Officina 8 vs Honda Metropolitan Base (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa Primavera 50 Officina 8stacks up against the Honda Metropolitan Base. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa Primavera 50 Officina 8Honda Metropolitan Base
Model year20262026
Price$4,599$2,649
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight81 kg
Seat height785 mm718 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionContinuously Variable (CVT)Continuously Variable (CVT), Belt
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDrum
Rear brakesDrumDrum
Tires110/70 R12 / 120/70 R12Cheng Shin® 80/100 R10 46J / Cheng Shin® 80/100 R10 46J

Vespa Primavera 50 Officina 8 vs Honda Metropolitan Base — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa Primavera 50 Officina 8 and the Honda Metropolitan Base usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa Primavera 50 Officina 8 brings its published horsepower, while the Honda Metropolitan Base counters with its own power figure at 81 kg. On price, the Honda Metropolitan Base 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: