Tomos Nitro 50 vs Yamaha BWs Original (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Tomos Nitro 50stacks up against the Yamaha BWs Original. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTomos Nitro 50Yamaha BWs Original
Model year20162016
Price$1,399
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque3 Nm4 Nm
Weight92 kg
Seat height30 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 120/90-10 / 150/80-10

Tomos Nitro 50 vs Yamaha BWs Original — which should you buy?

Picking between the Tomos Nitro 50 and the Yamaha BWs Original usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Tomos Nitro 50 brings its published horsepower in a 92 kg package, while the Yamaha BWs Original counters with 3 hp.

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: