Yamaha BWs vs PGO Big Max 50 (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha BWsstacks up against the PGO Big Max 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha BWs | PGO Big Max 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | 3 hp | 3 hp |
| Torque | 4 Nm | 4 Nm |
| Weight | — | 85 kg |
| Seat height | 30 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 1.4 L | 1.6 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 | 120/90-10 / 130/90-10 |
Yamaha BWs vs PGO Big Max 50 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha BWs and the PGO Big Max 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha BWs brings 3 hp, while the PGO Big Max 50 counters with 3 hp at 85 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:

