UM GP1-R 50 vs Yamaha BWs 12 (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the UM GP1-R 50stacks up against the Yamaha BWs 12. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecUM GP1-R 50Yamaha BWs 12
Model year20102010
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight91 kg82 kg
Seat height30 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission1-speedAutomatic
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

UM GP1-R 50 vs Yamaha BWs 12 — which should you buy?

Picking between the UM GP1-R 50 and the Yamaha BWs 12 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the UM GP1-R 50 brings its published horsepower in a 91 kg package, while the Yamaha BWs 12 counters with 3 hp at 82 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: