Derbi Sonar 50 2T vs Kymco People 50 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Derbi Sonar 50 2Tstacks up against the Kymco People 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDerbi Sonar 50 2TKymco People 50
Model year20122012
Price$1,850$1,999
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower5 hp
Torque5 Nm
Weight95 kg96 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/80-16 / 110/80-14 70/90-17 / 80/90-17

Derbi Sonar 50 2T vs Kymco People 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Derbi Sonar 50 2T and the Kymco People 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Derbi Sonar 50 2T brings 5 hp in a 95 kg package, while the Kymco People 50 counters with its own power figure at 96 kg. On price, the Derbi Sonar 50 2T has the lower MSRP.

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: