Aprilia SR 50 Street vs Yamaha BWs Original (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia SR 50 Streetstacks up against the Yamaha BWs Original. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia SR 50 StreetYamaha BWs Original
Model year20162016
Price$2,699
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp3 hp
Torque4 Nm4 Nm
Weight108 kg
Seat height32 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 120/90-10 / 150/80-10

Aprilia SR 50 Street vs Yamaha BWs Original — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia SR 50 Street and the Yamaha BWs Original usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia SR 50 Street brings 4 hp in a 108 kg package, while the Yamaha BWs Original counters with 3 hp.

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: