Yamaha BWs 12inch vs Sym Orbit II 50 TS (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha BWs 12inchSym Orbit II 50 TS
Model year20152014
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight110 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Yamaha BWs 12inch vs Sym Orbit II 50 TS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha BWs 12inch and the Sym Orbit II 50 TS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha BWs 12inch brings 3 hp, while the Sym Orbit II 50 TS counters with its own power figure at 110 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: