Peugeot Jet C-Tech Darkside vs Aprilia Sonic 50 (2008)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Peugeot Jet C-Tech Darksidestacks up against the Aprilia Sonic 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Peugeot Jet C-Tech Darkside | Aprilia Sonic 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Price | $2,299 | — |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Weight | 106 kg | 73 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 30 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.1 L | 2.1 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Shuricane | Single disc. caliper with two opposing Ø 32 mm pistons |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 120/70-12 / 130/70-12 | 100/90-10 / 100/90-10 |
Peugeot Jet C-Tech Darkside vs Aprilia Sonic 50 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Peugeot Jet C-Tech Darkside and the Aprilia Sonic 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Peugeot Jet C-Tech Darkside brings its published horsepower in a 106 kg package, while the Aprilia Sonic 50 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:

