Yamaha BWs 12 vs Peugeot TKR 12 (2010)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha BWs 12Peugeot TKR 12
Model year20102010
Price$1,749
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight82 kg81 kg
Seat height30 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. AJP
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake). AJP
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 120/90-10 / 130/90-10

Yamaha BWs 12 vs Peugeot TKR 12 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha BWs 12 and the Peugeot TKR 12 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha BWs 12 brings 3 hp in a 82 kg package, while the Peugeot TKR 12 counters with its own power figure at 81 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: