Yamaha BWs 12inch vs CPI GTR 50 (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha BWs 12inchCPI GTR 50
Model year20152014
Price$3,995
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp4 hp
Torque4 Nm5 Nm
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L2.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 110/70-17 / 120/60-16

Yamaha BWs 12inch vs CPI GTR 50 — which should you buy?

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