Yamaha PW80 vs Honda Elite 80 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha PW80stacks up against the Honda Elite 80. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha PW80Honda Elite 80
Model year20122007
Price$2,399
Engine79 cc80 cc
Weight78 kg
Seat height25 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission3-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-12 / 3.00-12

Yamaha PW80 vs Honda Elite 80 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha PW80 and the Honda Elite 80 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha PW80 brings its published horsepower, while the Honda Elite 80 counters with its own power figure at 78 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: