Sym Jet Sportx 50 vs Yamaha BWs 12inch (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sym Jet Sportx 50stacks up against the Yamaha BWs 12inch. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSym Jet Sportx 50Yamaha BWs 12inch
Model year20142015
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp3 hp
Torque4 Nm4 Nm
Weight98 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional drumExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Sym Jet Sportx 50 vs Yamaha BWs 12inch — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sym Jet Sportx 50 and the Yamaha BWs 12inch usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sym Jet Sportx 50 brings 3 hp in a 98 kg package, while the Yamaha BWs 12inch counters with 3 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: