MBK Booster 12-inch vs Sym Jet 50 (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MBK Booster 12-inchstacks up against the Sym Jet 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMBK Booster 12-inchSym Jet 50
Model year20092009
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp5 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight75 kg75 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 120/90-10 / 130/90-10

MBK Booster 12-inch vs Sym Jet 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the MBK Booster 12-inch and the Sym Jet 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MBK Booster 12-inch brings 3 hp in a 75 kg package, while the Sym Jet 50 counters with 5 hp at 75 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: