Sym phony S 50 vs Sonik Vortex (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSym phony S 50Sonik Vortex
Model year20142014
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Weight100 kg93 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Optional disk brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-16 / 110/70-16 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

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

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