Yamaha BWs 12inch vs Honda Zoomer (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha BWs 12inchHonda Zoomer
Model year20152015
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp4 hp
Torque4 Nm5 Nm
Weight84 kg
Seat height30 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 120/90-_x001A_10 / 130/90-10

Yamaha BWs 12inch vs Honda Zoomer — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha BWs 12inch and the Honda Zoomer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha BWs 12inch brings 3 hp, while the Honda Zoomer counters with 4 hp at 84 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: