Hyosung Rush 50 vs Kymco People 50 (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHyosung Rush 50Kymco People 50
Model year20122012
Price$1,999
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight88 kg96 kg
Seat height29 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-12 / 120/90-12 70/90-17 / 80/90-17

Hyosung Rush 50 vs Kymco People 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hyosung Rush 50 and the Kymco People 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hyosung Rush 50 brings its published horsepower in a 88 kg package, while the Kymco People 50 counters with its own power figure at 96 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: