Hyosung SF50B Prima vs Kymco Sting 50 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hyosung SF50B Primastacks up against the Kymco Sting 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHyosung SF50B PrimaKymco Sting 50
Model year20112010
Price$1,799$2,149
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower5 hp2 hp
Torque4 Nm3 Nm
Weight88 kg97 kg
Seat height33 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 70/90-17 / 80/90-17

Hyosung SF50B Prima vs Kymco Sting 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hyosung SF50B Prima and the Kymco Sting 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hyosung SF50B Prima brings 5 hp in a 88 kg package, while the Kymco Sting 50 counters with 2 hp at 97 kg. On price, the Hyosung SF50B Prima 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: