CPI GTR 50 vs Yamaha BWs Original 50 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the CPI GTR 50stacks up against the Yamaha BWs Original 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCPI GTR 50Yamaha BWs Original 50
Model year20142014
Price$3,995
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp3 hp
Torque5 Nm4 Nm
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity2.2 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-17 / 120/60-16 120/90-10 / 150/80-10

CPI GTR 50 vs Yamaha BWs Original 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the CPI GTR 50 and the Yamaha BWs Original 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the CPI GTR 50 brings 4 hp, while the Yamaha BWs Original 50 counters with 3 hp.

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: