Qlink Star 50 vs Yamaha BWs 12 (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Qlink Star 50stacks up against the Yamaha BWs 12. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecQlink Star 50Yamaha BWs 12
Model year20102010
Price$1,399
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp3 hp
Torque5 Nm4 Nm
Weight77 kg82 kg
Seat height34 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Qlink Star 50 vs Yamaha BWs 12 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Qlink Star 50 and the Yamaha BWs 12 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Qlink Star 50 brings 3 hp in a 77 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: