Yamaha Aerox SP55 vs Kymco People 50 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Aerox SP55stacks up against the Kymco People 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Aerox SP55Kymco People 50
Model year20122012
Price$1,999
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight96 kg
Seat height33 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 140/60-13 70/90-17 / 80/90-17

Yamaha Aerox SP55 vs Kymco People 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Aerox SP55 and the Kymco People 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Aerox SP55 brings 3 hp, while the Kymco People 50 counters with its own power figure at 96 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: