Schwinn Newport 50 vs Peugeot Blaster RS12 (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Schwinn Newport 50stacks up against the Peugeot Blaster RS12. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSchwinn Newport 50Peugeot Blaster RS12
Model year20102010
Price$1,649
Engine50 cc50 cc
Weight162 kg80 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Cross-drilled DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
TiresCST3.50-10 / CST3.50-10 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Schwinn Newport 50 vs Peugeot Blaster RS12 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Schwinn Newport 50 and the Peugeot Blaster RS12 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Schwinn Newport 50 brings its published horsepower in a 162 kg package, while the Peugeot Blaster RS12 counters with its own power figure at 80 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: