Aprilia Sonic 50 GP vs Sym Jet SportX 50 R (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Sonic 50 GPSym Jet SportX 50 R
Model year20082008
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight73 kg98 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
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

Aprilia Sonic 50 GP vs Sym Jet SportX 50 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Sonic 50 GP and the Sym Jet SportX 50 R 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 Sym Jet SportX 50 R counters with its own power figure at 98 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: