BamX BX50-S Side Kick vs Linhai 50 Joker (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BamX BX50-S Side Kickstacks up against the Linhai 50 Joker. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBamX BX50-S Side KickLinhai 50 Joker
Model year20102009
Price$1,099
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower2 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight80 kg118 kg
Seat height24 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity0.8 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires145/70-8 / 145/70-8 18/7-8 / 18/7-8

BamX BX50-S Side Kick vs Linhai 50 Joker — which should you buy?

Picking between the BamX BX50-S Side Kick and the Linhai 50 Joker usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BamX BX50-S Side Kick brings 2 hp in a 80 kg package, while the Linhai 50 Joker counters with its own power figure at 118 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: