Sachs 49er 12 vs Aeon AM-1 Aero 50 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sachs 49er 12stacks up against the Aeon AM-1 Aero 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSachs 49er 12Aeon AM-1 Aero 50
Model year20082008
Price$999
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Weight79 kg88 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity1.2 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-12 / 90/90-12 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Sachs 49er 12 vs Aeon AM-1 Aero 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sachs 49er 12 and the Aeon AM-1 Aero 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sachs 49er 12 brings 3 hp in a 79 kg package, while the Aeon AM-1 Aero 50 counters with its own power figure at 88 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: