Giantco MPS vs Yamaha BWs 12 (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Giantco MPSstacks up against the Yamaha BWs 12. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Giantco MPS | Yamaha BWs 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2010 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | 2 hp | 3 hp |
| Torque | 4 Nm | 4 Nm |
| Weight | 103 kg | 82 kg |
| Seat height | — | 30 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.0 L | 1.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 120/70-12 / 130/70-12 | 120/70-12 / 130/70-12 |
Giantco MPS vs Yamaha BWs 12 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Giantco MPS and the Yamaha BWs 12 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Giantco MPS brings 2 hp in a 103 kg package, while the Yamaha BWs 12 counters with 3 hp at 82 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: