Peugeot Speedfight 3 vs Yamaha BWs 12 (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Peugeot Speedfight 3stacks up against the Yamaha BWs 12. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPeugeot Speedfight 3Yamaha BWs 12
Model year20102010
Price$2,199
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight96 kg82 kg
Seat height32 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/60-13 / 130/60-13 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Peugeot Speedfight 3 vs Yamaha BWs 12 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Peugeot Speedfight 3 and the Yamaha BWs 12 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Peugeot Speedfight 3 brings its published horsepower in a 96 kg package, while the Yamaha BWs 12 counters with 3 hp at 82 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: