Vespa ET2 50 (2001-05) vs Vespa LX50 and S50 (2013) vs Vespa 946 Red (2017-) vs KTM RC 250 (2014-15)
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| Make: | Vespa | Vespa | Vespa | KTM |
| Model: | ET2 50 | LX50 and S50 | 946 Red | RC 250 |
| Years: | 2001-05 | 2013 | 2017- | 2014-15 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 3 valves | Four stroke, single cylinder. DOHC with finger followers, 4 Valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 49.3 cc / 3.0 cub in | 49.4 cc / 3 cub in | 155 cc / 9.5 cub in | 248.8 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 40 x 39.3 mm | 39 x 41.8 mm | 58 x 58.6 mm | 72 x 61.1 mm |
| Starting: | Kick start | Kick start | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Automatic, dry centrifugal | Automatic, dry centrifuge with damper buffers | Automatic, dry centrifuge with vibration dampets | Wet multi-disc clutch / mechanically operated |
| Transmission: | Centrifugal automatic gearbox | CVT with torque server | CVT, twist and go | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Direct drive | Belt | Chain 5/8 x 1/4” X‑Ring |
| Frame: | Loadbearing pressed sheet steel | Load-bearing steel frame | Metal body with welded reinforcements and aluminium elements | Tubular space frame made from steel, powder-coated |
| Front Suspension: | Hydraulic single shock | Single arm with helical spring | Single link arm with coil spring and dual-action hydraulic shock absorber | WP Suspension Up Side Down |
| Rear Suspension: | Hydraulic single shock | Coil spring with double effect shock absorber | Coil spring with adjustable preload, mono shock with progressive lever system | WP Monoshock |
| Front Brakes: | 200 mm disc | 200 mm disc, hydraulic | 220 mm disc ABS | Single 300 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | 110 mm drum | 110 mm drum, mechanical | 220 mm disc | Single 230 mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 100/80-10" | 110/70-R11" | 120/70-12 in | 95/75-R17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/70-10" | 120/70-R10" | 130/70-12 in | 115/75-R17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1280 mm / 50.4 in | 1280 mm / 50.4 in | 1405 mm / 55.3 in | 1210 mm / 47.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 805 mm / 31.7 in | 775 mm / 30.5 in | 805 mm / 31.6 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9 L / 2.4 US gal | 8.7 L / 2.3 US gal | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal | 10 Liters / 2.6 gal |