Yamaha BWs NG vs Vespa LX 50 Navy (2009)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha BWs NGVespa LX 50 Navy
Model year20092009
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp4 hp
Torque4 Nm4 Nm
Weight98 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/90-10 / 130/90-10 110/70-11 / 120/70-10

Yamaha BWs NG vs Vespa LX 50 Navy — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha BWs NG and the Vespa LX 50 Navy usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha BWs NG brings 4 hp, while the Vespa LX 50 Navy counters with 4 hp at 98 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: