Yamaha BWs 12inch vs Suzuki Birdie 50 (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha BWs 12inchSuzuki Birdie 50
Model year20152015
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp3 hp
Torque4 Nm4 Nm
Weight78 kg
Seat height30 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L1.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic3-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 70/90-14 / 80/90-14

Yamaha BWs 12inch vs Suzuki Birdie 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha BWs 12inch and the Suzuki Birdie 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha BWs 12inch brings 3 hp, while the Suzuki Birdie 50 counters with 3 hp at 78 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: