Yamaha BWs 12inch vs Benelli Pepe 50 Classic 2T (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha BWs 12inchstacks up against the Benelli Pepe 50 Classic 2T. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha BWs 12inchBenelli Pepe 50 Classic 2T
Model year20152014
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp4 hp
Torque4 Nm4 Nm
Weight82 kg
Seat height30 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Double piston caliper
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 2.50-16 / 2.75-16

Yamaha BWs 12inch vs Benelli Pepe 50 Classic 2T — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha BWs 12inch and the Benelli Pepe 50 Classic 2T usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha BWs 12inch brings 3 hp, while the Benelli Pepe 50 Classic 2T counters with 4 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: