Sym Jet 50 vs Yamaha BWs NG (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sym Jet 50stacks up against the Yamaha BWs NG. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSym Jet 50Yamaha BWs NG
Model year20092009
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower5 hp4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight75 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/90-10 / 130/90-10 120/90-10 / 130/90-10

Sym Jet 50 vs Yamaha BWs NG — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sym Jet 50 and the Yamaha BWs NG usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sym Jet 50 brings 5 hp in a 75 kg package, while the Yamaha BWs NG counters with 4 hp.

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: