Yamaha BWs 12inch vs Kreidler Florett RS 50 DD (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha BWs 12inchKreidler Florett RS 50 DD
Model year20152013
Price$1,399
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight89 kg
Seat height30 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wave disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Wave disc
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Yamaha BWs 12inch vs Kreidler Florett RS 50 DD — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha BWs 12inch and the Kreidler Florett RS 50 DD usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha BWs 12inch brings 3 hp, while the Kreidler Florett RS 50 DD counters with 4 hp at 89 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: