Motowell Retrosa vs Tomos Twister 50 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Motowell Retrosastacks up against the Tomos Twister 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMotowell RetrosaTomos Twister 50
Model year20162016
Price$1,549$1,550
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight97 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 90/80-16 / 90/80-16

Motowell Retrosa vs Tomos Twister 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Motowell Retrosa and the Tomos Twister 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Motowell Retrosa brings 4 hp, while the Tomos Twister 50 counters with its own power figure at 97 kg. On price, the Motowell Retrosa has the lower MSRP.

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: