MuZ Saxon Tour 500 vs BMW R50 2 (1996)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MuZ Saxon Tour 500stacks up against the BMW R50 2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMuZ Saxon Tour 500BMW R50 2
Model year19961969
Price
Engine494 cc494 cc
Horsepower34 hp26 hp
Torque35 Nm
Weight143 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.50-18 / 3.50-18

MuZ Saxon Tour 500 vs BMW R50 2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the MuZ Saxon Tour 500 and the BMW R50 2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MuZ Saxon Tour 500 brings 34 hp in a 143 kg package, while the BMW R50 2 counters with 26 hp.

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: