Italjet Formula 50 Air Cooled vs Sym Jet SportX 50 R (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Italjet Formula 50 Air Cooledstacks up against the Sym Jet SportX 50 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecItaljet Formula 50 Air CooledSym Jet SportX 50 R
Model year20082008
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight90 kg98 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-11 / 130/70-12

Italjet Formula 50 Air Cooled vs Sym Jet SportX 50 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Italjet Formula 50 Air Cooled and the Sym Jet SportX 50 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Italjet Formula 50 Air Cooled brings its published horsepower in a 90 kg package, while the Sym Jet SportX 50 R counters with its own power figure at 98 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: