Honda Super Cub 50 vs Yamaha BWs (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Super Cub 50Yamaha BWs
Model year20132012
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower5 hp3 hp
Torque4 Nm4 Nm
Weight95 kg
Seat height29 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.1 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires60/100-17 / 60/100-17 120/90-10 / 150/80-10

Honda Super Cub 50 vs Yamaha BWs — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Super Cub 50 and the Yamaha BWs usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Super Cub 50 brings 5 hp in a 95 kg package, while the Yamaha BWs 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: