Italjet Formula 50 Liquid Cooled vs Sym Jet SportX 50 SR (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Italjet Formula 50 Liquid Cooledstacks up against the Sym Jet SportX 50 SR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecItaljet Formula 50 Liquid CooledSym Jet SportX 50 SR
Model year20082008
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight90 kg98 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires120/70-11 / 130/70-12

Italjet Formula 50 Liquid Cooled vs Sym Jet SportX 50 SR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Italjet Formula 50 Liquid Cooled and the Sym Jet SportX 50 SR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Italjet Formula 50 Liquid Cooled brings its published horsepower in a 90 kg package, while the Sym Jet SportX 50 SR counters with its own power figure at 98 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: