Sachs 49er 12 vs Adly Thunder Bike 50 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sachs 49er 12stacks up against the Adly Thunder Bike 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSachs 49er 12Adly Thunder Bike 50
Model year20082008
Price$999
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp4 hp
Torque1 Nm
Weight79 kg77 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity1.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-12 / 90/90-12 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

Sachs 49er 12 vs Adly Thunder Bike 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sachs 49er 12 and the Adly Thunder Bike 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sachs 49er 12 brings 3 hp in a 79 kg package, while the Adly Thunder Bike 50 counters with 4 hp at 77 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: