Yamaha BWs vs Kymco People 50 (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha BWsstacks up against the Kymco People 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha BWs | Kymco People 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Price | — | $1,999 |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | 3 hp | — |
| Torque | 4 Nm | — |
| Weight | — | 96 kg |
| Seat height | 30 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 1.4 L | 1.5 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 120/90-10 / 150/80-10 | 70/90-17 / 80/90-17 |
Yamaha BWs vs Kymco People 50 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha BWs and the Kymco People 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha BWs brings 3 hp, while the Kymco People 50 counters with its own power figure at 96 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: