Sonik Vortex vs Sym phony S 50 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sonik Vortexstacks up against the Sym phony S 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSonik VortexSym phony S 50
Model year20142014
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Weight93 kg100 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake). Optional disk brake
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 110/70-16 / 110/70-16

Sonik Vortex vs Sym phony S 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sonik Vortex and the Sym phony S 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sonik Vortex brings 3 hp in a 93 kg package, while the Sym phony S 50 counters with its own power figure at 100 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: