Shanyang SY50 vs AJS DD50E-2 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Shanyang SY50stacks up against the AJS DD50E-2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecShanyang SY50AJS DD50E-2
Model year20162011
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight87 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.25-17 / 4.50-12 2.50-17 / 4.50-12

Shanyang SY50 vs AJS DD50E-2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Shanyang SY50 and the AJS DD50E-2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Shanyang SY50 brings its published horsepower, while the AJS DD50E-2 counters with its own power figure at 87 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: