Piaggio Liberty 50 2T vs Yamaha BWs Next Generation (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio Liberty 50 2Tstacks up against the Yamaha BWs Next Generation. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio Liberty 50 2TYamaha BWs Next Generation
Model year20102010
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Calliper with opposed pistonsSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/80-16 / 110/80-14 120/90-10 / 130/90-10

Piaggio Liberty 50 2T vs Yamaha BWs Next Generation — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio Liberty 50 2T and the Yamaha BWs Next Generation usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio Liberty 50 2T brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha BWs Next Generation counters with 4 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: