Beta ARK LC Skull vs Yamaha BWs 12 (2010)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Beta ARK LC Skullstacks up against the Yamaha BWs 12. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Beta ARK LC Skull | Yamaha BWs 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 | 2010 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 3 hp |
| Torque | — | 4 Nm |
| Weight | 88 kg | 82 kg |
| Seat height | — | 30 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.0 L | 1.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 130/60-13 / 130/60-13 | 120/70-12 / 130/70-12 |
Beta ARK LC Skull vs Yamaha BWs 12 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Beta ARK LC Skull and the Yamaha BWs 12 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta ARK LC Skull brings its published horsepower in a 88 kg package, while the Yamaha BWs 12 counters with 3 hp at 82 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: