Kymco City Plus 50 vs Sym ply 50 (2017)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKymco City Plus 50Sym ply 50
Model year20172017
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight108 kg100 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/80-16 / 120/80-14 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Kymco City Plus 50 vs Sym ply 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco City Plus 50 and the Sym ply 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco City Plus 50 brings 4 hp in a 108 kg package, while the Sym ply 50 counters with its own power figure at 100 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: