Yamaha DT50R vs Malaguti Grizzly 12 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha DT50Rstacks up against the Malaguti Grizzly 12. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha DT50RMalaguti Grizzly 12
Model year20112006
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight98 kg
Seat height35 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires80/90-21 / 110/80-18

Yamaha DT50R vs Malaguti Grizzly 12 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha DT50R and the Malaguti Grizzly 12 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha DT50R brings 3 hp, while the Malaguti Grizzly 12 counters with its own power figure 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: