Kymco MXU 50 vs BamX BX50-S Side Kick (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco MXU 50stacks up against the BamX BX50-S Side Kick. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco MXU 50BamX BX50-S Side Kick
Model year20092010
Price$1,099
Engine49 cc50 cc
Horsepower5 hp2 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight100 kg80 kg
Seat height30 mm24 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L0.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires21/7-10 / 22/10-10 145/70-8 / 145/70-8

Kymco MXU 50 vs BamX BX50-S Side Kick — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco MXU 50 and the BamX BX50-S Side Kick usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco MXU 50 brings 5 hp in a 100 kg package, while the BamX BX50-S Side Kick counters with 2 hp at 80 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: