Kymco People 50 vs Sym Jet SportX-SR 50 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco People 50stacks up against the Sym Jet SportX-SR 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco People 50Sym Jet SportX-SR 50
Model year20122012
Price$1,999
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight96 kg98 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Optional drum
Tires70/90-17 / 80/90-17 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Kymco People 50 vs Sym Jet SportX-SR 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco People 50 and the Sym Jet SportX-SR 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco People 50 brings its published horsepower in a 96 kg package, while the Sym Jet SportX-SR 50 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: