Kymco People vs Sym Jet SportX 50 R (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKymco PeopleSym Jet SportX 50 R
Model year20082008
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight96 kg98 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires80/80-16 / 100/80-16

Kymco People vs Sym Jet SportX 50 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco People and the Sym Jet SportX 50 R 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 Sym Jet SportX 50 R 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: