Barossa AL5 vs BamX BX50-S Side Kick (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Barossa AL5stacks up against the BamX BX50-S Side Kick. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBarossa AL5BamX BX50-S Side Kick
Model year20092010
Price$1,099
Engine49 cc50 cc
Horsepower2 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight99 kg80 kg
Seat height24 mm
Fuel capacity0.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires16/8-7 / 16/8-7 145/70-8 / 145/70-8

Barossa AL5 vs BamX BX50-S Side Kick — which should you buy?

Picking between the Barossa AL5 and the BamX BX50-S Side Kick usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Barossa AL5 brings its published horsepower in a 99 kg package, while the BamX BX50-S Side Kick counters with 2 hp at 80 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: