Keeway Matrix 50 vs Yamaha BWs 12 (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Keeway Matrix 50stacks up against the Yamaha BWs 12. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKeeway Matrix 50Yamaha BWs 12
Model year20102010
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight101 kg82 kg
Seat height31 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Keeway Matrix 50 vs Yamaha BWs 12 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Keeway Matrix 50 and the Yamaha BWs 12 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Keeway Matrix 50 brings its published horsepower in a 101 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: