Yamaha RZ 50 vs Honda NSR 50 R (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha RZ 50stacks up against the Honda NSR 50 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha RZ 50Honda NSR 50 R
Model year20062004
Price$3,599
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower7 hp
Torque6 Nm
Weight80 kg
Fuel capacity2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-J12 / 120/80-J12

Yamaha RZ 50 vs Honda NSR 50 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha RZ 50 and the Honda NSR 50 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha RZ 50 brings 7 hp in a 80 kg package, while the Honda NSR 50 R counters with its own power figure.

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: