WK Retro 50 vs Jinlun JL 50QT-5 Commuter (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the WK Retro 50stacks up against the Jinlun JL 50QT-5 Commuter. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecWK Retro 50Jinlun JL 50QT-5 Commuter
Model year20072007
Price$1,495
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower4 hp3 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight90 kg75 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L1.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires-13-10 / 3-10

WK Retro 50 vs Jinlun JL 50QT-5 Commuter — which should you buy?

Picking between the WK Retro 50 and the Jinlun JL 50QT-5 Commuter usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the WK Retro 50 brings 4 hp in a 90 kg package, while the Jinlun JL 50QT-5 Commuter counters with 3 hp at 75 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: