Yamaha BWs MotoGP vs Honda Metropolitan II (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha BWs MotoGPHonda Metropolitan II
Model year20062006
Price$1,849
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight75 kg71 kg
Seat height30 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/90-10 / 150/80-10 90/90-10 / 90/90-10

Yamaha BWs MotoGP vs Honda Metropolitan II — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha BWs MotoGP and the Honda Metropolitan II usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha BWs MotoGP brings 3 hp in a 75 kg package, while the Honda Metropolitan II counters with its own power figure at 71 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: