TGB Bullet Basic 50 vs Sym Jet BasiX 50 (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecTGB Bullet Basic 50Sym Jet BasiX 50
Model year20122011
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower5 hp
Weight95 kg94 kg
Fuel capacity1.8 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

TGB Bullet Basic 50 vs Sym Jet BasiX 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the TGB Bullet Basic 50 and the Sym Jet BasiX 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the TGB Bullet Basic 50 brings 5 hp in a 95 kg package, while the Sym Jet BasiX 50 counters with its own power figure at 94 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: