Kymco People vs Sym Jet SportX 50 SR (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKymco PeopleSym Jet SportX 50 SR
Model year20082008
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight96 kg98 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires80/80-16 / 100/80-16

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

Picking between the Kymco People and the Sym Jet SportX 50 SR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco People brings 3 hp in a 96 kg package, while the Sym Jet SportX 50 SR 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: