Sachs 49er 12 vs PGO HOT 50 (2008)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sachs 49er 12stacks up against the PGO HOT 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Sachs 49er 12 | PGO HOT 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2008 | 2007 |
| Price | $999 | — |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | 3 hp | 5 hp |
| Torque | — | 5 Nm |
| Weight | 79 kg | 84 kg |
| Seat height | 29 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 1.2 L | 1.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic disk |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 90/90-12 / 90/90-12 | 120/90-10 / 130/90-10 |
Sachs 49er 12 vs PGO HOT 50 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Sachs 49er 12 and the PGO HOT 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 PGO HOT 50 counters with 5 hp at 84 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: