Sym Orbit II 50 Naked vs Tauris Samba 50 2T Art (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sym Orbit II 50 Nakedstacks up against the Tauris Samba 50 2T Art. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSym Orbit II 50 NakedTauris Samba 50 2T Art
Model year20142014
Price$1,299
Engine50 cc50 cc
Weight110 kg84 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

Sym Orbit II 50 Naked vs Tauris Samba 50 2T Art — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sym Orbit II 50 Naked and the Tauris Samba 50 2T Art usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sym Orbit II 50 Naked brings its published horsepower in a 110 kg package, while the Tauris Samba 50 2T Art counters with its own power figure at 84 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: