Yamaha BWs MotoGP vs Piaggio NRG Power PJ PureJet (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha BWs MotoGPPiaggio NRG Power PJ PureJet
Model year20062006
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight75 kg99 kg
Seat height30 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires120/90-10 / 150/80-10

Yamaha BWs MotoGP vs Piaggio NRG Power PJ PureJet — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha BWs MotoGP and the Piaggio NRG Power PJ PureJet 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 Piaggio NRG Power PJ PureJet counters with its own power figure at 99 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: