TGB Laser R5 49 vs Sym Jet Red Devil 50 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the TGB Laser R5 49stacks up against the Sym Jet Red Devil 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTGB Laser R5 49Sym Jet Red Devil 50
Model year20082008
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower5 hp
Weight122 kg98 kg
Fuel capacity1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12

TGB Laser R5 49 vs Sym Jet Red Devil 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the TGB Laser R5 49 and the Sym Jet Red Devil 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the TGB Laser R5 49 brings 5 hp in a 122 kg package, while the Sym Jet Red Devil 50 counters with its own power figure at 98 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: