ShineTime ST50 SkyMax-Pro vs Tomos Sportmate 45 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the ShineTime ST50 SkyMax-Prostacks up against the Tomos Sportmate 45. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecShineTime ST50 SkyMax-ProTomos Sportmate 45
Model year20122012
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp3 hp
Torque5 Nm
Weight78 kg62 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L1.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 2.75-17 / 2.75-17

ShineTime ST50 SkyMax-Pro vs Tomos Sportmate 45 — which should you buy?

Picking between the ShineTime ST50 SkyMax-Pro and the Tomos Sportmate 45 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the ShineTime ST50 SkyMax-Pro brings 3 hp in a 78 kg package, while the Tomos Sportmate 45 counters with 3 hp at 62 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: