Cobra CX50 FWE vs Polini X1R H2O (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Cobra CX50 FWEstacks up against the Polini X1R H2O. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCobra CX50 FWEPolini X1R H2O
Model year20182016
Price$5,198
Engine50 cc50 cc
Weight41 kg43 kg
Seat height27 mm25 mm
Fuel capacity1.1 L0.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission1-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires60/100-12 / 70/100-10 2.50-10 / 2.75-10

Cobra CX50 FWE vs Polini X1R H2O — which should you buy?

Picking between the Cobra CX50 FWE and the Polini X1R H2O usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Cobra CX50 FWE brings its published horsepower in a 41 kg package, while the Polini X1R H2O counters with its own power figure at 43 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: