Beta RR 50 vs Yamaha MR50 (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Beta RR 50stacks up against the Yamaha MR50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBeta RR 50Yamaha MR50
Model year20031980
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight90 kg70 kg
Seat height36 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity1.8 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Mechanical drum brake Leading - Trailing
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Mechanical drum brake Leading - Trailing
Tires2.50-18-4PR / 3.00-16-4PR

Beta RR 50 vs Yamaha MR50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Beta RR 50 and the Yamaha MR50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta RR 50 brings its published horsepower in a 90 kg package, while the Yamaha MR50 counters with its own power figure at 70 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: