Rieju 50 Spike vs Yamaha DT50X (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Rieju 50 Spikestacks up against the Yamaha DT50X. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecRieju 50 SpikeYamaha DT50X
Model year20072012
Price
Engine50 cc249 cc
Horsepower18 hp
Torque19 Nm
Weight89 kg133 kg
Seat height33 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/80-17 / 130/70-16 110/70-17 / 130/70-17

Rieju 50 Spike vs Yamaha DT50X — which should you buy?

Picking between the Rieju 50 Spike and the Yamaha DT50X usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Rieju 50 Spike brings its published horsepower in a 89 kg package, while the Yamaha DT50X counters with 18 hp at 133 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: