ShineTime ST50 SkyMax-Pro vs Veli VL50-D (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the ShineTime ST50 SkyMax-Prostacks up against the Veli VL50-D. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | ShineTime ST50 SkyMax-Pro | Veli VL50-D |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | 3 hp | — |
| Weight | 78 kg | 52 kg |
| Seat height | 29 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 1.5 L | 1.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 4-speed | — |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 120/70-12 / 120/70-12 | 2.25-14 / 2.25-14 |
ShineTime ST50 SkyMax-Pro vs Veli VL50-D — which should you buy?
Picking between the ShineTime ST50 SkyMax-Pro and the Veli VL50-D 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 Veli VL50-D counters with its own power figure at 52 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: