Peugeot Vivacity 3 vs Yamaha BWs (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecPeugeot Vivacity 3Yamaha BWs
Model year20122012
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower5 hp3 hp
Torque5 Nm4 Nm
Weight95 kg
Seat height31 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 120/90-10 / 150/80-10

Peugeot Vivacity 3 vs Yamaha BWs — which should you buy?

Picking between the Peugeot Vivacity 3 and the Yamaha BWs usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Peugeot Vivacity 3 brings 5 hp in a 95 kg package, while the Yamaha BWs counters with 3 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: