Hyosung Prima vs Yamaha BWs Original 50 (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHyosung PrimaYamaha BWs Original 50
Model year20142014
Price$1,799
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower5 hp3 hp
Torque4 Nm4 Nm
Weight88 kg
Seat height29 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-12 / 120/70-12 120/90-10 / 150/80-10

Hyosung Prima vs Yamaha BWs Original 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hyosung Prima and the Yamaha BWs Original 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hyosung Prima brings 5 hp in a 88 kg package, 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: