Kymco People vs Aprilia Sonic 50 GP (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKymco PeopleAprilia Sonic 50 GP
Model year20082008
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight96 kg73 kg
Seat height32 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. caliper with two opposing Ø 32 mm pistons
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires80/80-16 / 100/80-16 100/90-10 / 100/90-10

Kymco People vs Aprilia Sonic 50 GP — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco People and the Aprilia Sonic 50 GP usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco People brings 3 hp in a 96 kg package, while the Aprilia Sonic 50 GP counters with its own power figure at 73 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: