Sachs SpeedJet RS 50 vs Generic Vertigo 50 (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSachs SpeedJet RS 50Generic Vertigo 50
Model year20122012
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp4 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight90 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 90/90-12 / 100/90-10

Sachs SpeedJet RS 50 vs Generic Vertigo 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sachs SpeedJet RS 50 and the Generic Vertigo 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sachs SpeedJet RS 50 brings 3 hp in a 90 kg package, while the Generic Vertigo 50 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: