Aprilia SR 50 R Street vs Yamaha BWs (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia SR 50 R Streetstacks up against the Yamaha BWs. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia SR 50 R StreetYamaha BWs
Model year20122012
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque4 Nm
Seat height32 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 120/90-10 / 150/80-10

Aprilia SR 50 R Street vs Yamaha BWs — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia SR 50 R Street and the Yamaha BWs usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia SR 50 R Street brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha BWs counters with 3 hp.

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: