Tomos Alpino 45 vs ShineTime ST50 SkyMax-Pro (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Tomos Alpino 45stacks up against the ShineTime ST50 SkyMax-Pro. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTomos Alpino 45ShineTime ST50 SkyMax-Pro
Model year20162012
Price$1,399
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Weight62 kg78 kg
Seat height32 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity1.1 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission2-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-16 / 2.75-16 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

Tomos Alpino 45 vs ShineTime ST50 SkyMax-Pro — which should you buy?

Picking between the Tomos Alpino 45 and the ShineTime ST50 SkyMax-Pro usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Tomos Alpino 45 brings its published horsepower in a 62 kg package, while the ShineTime ST50 SkyMax-Pro counters with 3 hp at 78 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: