Aeon AM-1 Aero 50 vs Aprilia Sonic 50 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aeon AM-1 Aero 50stacks up against the Aprilia Sonic 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAeon AM-1 Aero 50Aprilia Sonic 50
Model year20082008
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight88 kg73 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L2.1 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)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 100/90-10 / 100/90-10

Aeon AM-1 Aero 50 vs Aprilia Sonic 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aeon AM-1 Aero 50 and the Aprilia Sonic 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aeon AM-1 Aero 50 brings its published horsepower in a 88 kg package, 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: