Sonik Vortex vs Sym phony SR 50 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sonik Vortexstacks up against the Sym phony SR 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSonik VortexSym phony SR 50
Model year20142014
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp4 hp
Weight93 kg116 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 110/70-16 / 110/70-16

Sonik Vortex vs Sym phony SR 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sonik Vortex and the Sym phony SR 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sonik Vortex brings 3 hp in a 93 kg package, while the Sym phony SR 50 counters with 4 hp at 116 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: