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

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

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Sonic 50 GPAeon AM-1 Aero 50
Model year20082008
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight73 kg88 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. caliper with two opposing Ø 32 mm pistonsSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-10 / 100/90-10 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

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

Picking between the Aprilia Sonic 50 GP and the Aeon AM-1 Aero 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Sonic 50 GP brings its published horsepower in a 73 kg package, while the Aeon AM-1 Aero 50 counters with its own power figure at 88 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: