Cobra CX50 SR The King vs CH Racing CH 501 Basic (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Cobra CX50 SR The Kingstacks up against the CH Racing CH 501 Basic. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCobra CX50 SR The KingCH Racing CH 501 Basic
Model year20102010
Price$3,898
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower2 hp
Weight41 kg35 kg
Seat height27 mm24 mm
Fuel capacity0.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission1-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-12 / 2.75-10 2.50-10 / 2.50-10

Cobra CX50 SR The King vs CH Racing CH 501 Basic — which should you buy?

Picking between the Cobra CX50 SR The King and the CH Racing CH 501 Basic usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Cobra CX50 SR The King brings its published horsepower in a 41 kg package, while the CH Racing CH 501 Basic counters with 2 hp at 35 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: