Derbi GP1 50 Racing vs Aprilia Sonic 50 GP (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Derbi GP1 50 Racingstacks up against the Aprilia Sonic 50 GP. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDerbi GP1 50 RacingAprilia Sonic 50 GP
Model year20092008
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight103 kg73 kg
Seat height33 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. caliper with two opposing Ø 32 mm pistons
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-14 / 140/60-14 100/90-10 / 100/90-10

Derbi GP1 50 Racing vs Aprilia Sonic 50 GP — which should you buy?

Picking between the Derbi GP1 50 Racing and the Aprilia Sonic 50 GP usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Derbi GP1 50 Racing brings its published horsepower in a 103 kg package, while the Aprilia Sonic 50 GP counters with its own power figure at 73 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: