Sym Jet BasiX 50 vs Malaguti DVD 50 (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSym Jet BasiX 50Malaguti DVD 50
Model year20112011
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight94 kg78 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 3.50-10 / 3.50-10

Sym Jet BasiX 50 vs Malaguti DVD 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sym Jet BasiX 50 and the Malaguti DVD 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sym Jet BasiX 50 brings its published horsepower in a 94 kg package, while the Malaguti DVD 50 counters with its own power figure at 78 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: