Kymco People 50 vs Hyosung Rush 50 (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKymco People 50Hyosung Rush 50
Model year20122012
Price$1,999
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight96 kg88 kg
Seat height31 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires70/90-17 / 80/90-17 110/70-12 / 120/90-12

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

Picking between the Kymco People 50 and the Hyosung Rush 50 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 Hyosung Rush 50 counters with its own power figure at 88 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: