Kymco Super 8 50 2T vs Derbi Sonar 50 2T (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Super 8 50 2Tstacks up against the Derbi Sonar 50 2T. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Super 8 50 2TDerbi Sonar 50 2T
Model year20122012
Price$2,090$1,850
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower2 hp5 hp
Torque3 Nm5 Nm
Weight106 kg95 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires70/90-17 / 80/90-17 90/80-16 / 110/80-14

Kymco Super 8 50 2T vs Derbi Sonar 50 2T — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Super 8 50 2T and the Derbi Sonar 50 2T usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Super 8 50 2T brings 2 hp in a 106 kg package, while the Derbi Sonar 50 2T counters with 5 hp at 95 kg. On price, the Derbi Sonar 50 2T has the lower MSRP.

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: