Kymco People 50 vs Aprilia SR 50 R Street (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKymco People 50Aprilia SR 50 R Street
Model year20122012
Price$1,999
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight96 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires70/90-17 / 80/90-17 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Kymco People 50 vs Aprilia SR 50 R Street — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco People 50 and the Aprilia SR 50 R Street usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco People 50 brings its published horsepower in a 96 kg package, while the Aprilia SR 50 R Street counters with its own power figure.

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: