Kymco Super 8 vs Aprilia Sonic 50 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Super 8stacks up against the Aprilia Sonic 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Super 8Aprilia Sonic 50
Model year20082008
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower2 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight108 kg73 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. caliper with two opposing Ø 32 mm pistons
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/80-14 / 120/80-14 100/90-10 / 100/90-10

Kymco Super 8 vs Aprilia Sonic 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Super 8 and the Aprilia Sonic 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Super 8 brings 2 hp in a 108 kg package, while the Aprilia Sonic 50 counters with its own power figure at 73 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: