Peugeot Speedfight 3 Darkside vs Kymco People 50 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Peugeot Speedfight 3 Darksidestacks up against the Kymco People 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPeugeot Speedfight 3 DarksideKymco People 50
Model year20122012
Price$1,999
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight100 kg96 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Shuricane front disc brake with radial dual pistonSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/60-13 / 130/60-13 70/90-17 / 80/90-17

Peugeot Speedfight 3 Darkside vs Kymco People 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Peugeot Speedfight 3 Darkside and the Kymco People 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Peugeot Speedfight 3 Darkside brings its published horsepower in a 100 kg package, while the Kymco People 50 counters with its own power figure at 96 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: