MuZ Saxon Tour 500 vs BMW R50US (1996)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MuZ Saxon Tour 500stacks up against the BMW R50US. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMuZ Saxon Tour 500BMW R50US
Model year19961969
Price
Engine494 cc494 cc
Horsepower34 hp26 hp
Torque35 Nm
Weight143 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake). Duplex full hub
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake). Simplex full hub
Tires3.50-18.00 / 4.02-18.00

MuZ Saxon Tour 500 vs BMW R50US — which should you buy?

Picking between the MuZ Saxon Tour 500 and the BMW R50US usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MuZ Saxon Tour 500 brings 34 hp in a 143 kg package, while the BMW R50US counters with 26 hp.

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: