Sachs SpeedJet 50 vs Veli VL50QT-8 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sachs SpeedJet 50stacks up against the Veli VL50QT-8. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSachs SpeedJet 50Veli VL50QT-8
Model year20082007
Price$1,198
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp3 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight87 kg150 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity1.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

Sachs SpeedJet 50 vs Veli VL50QT-8 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sachs SpeedJet 50 and the Veli VL50QT-8 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sachs SpeedJet 50 brings 3 hp in a 87 kg package, while the Veli VL50QT-8 counters with 3 hp at 150 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: