Sym Jet BasiX 50 vs Benelli Pepe 50 LX (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sym Jet BasiX 50stacks up against the Benelli Pepe 50 LX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSym Jet BasiX 50Benelli Pepe 50 LX
Model year20112011
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight94 kg81 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 2.50-16 / 2.75-16

Sym Jet BasiX 50 vs Benelli Pepe 50 LX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sym Jet BasiX 50 and the Benelli Pepe 50 LX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sym Jet BasiX 50 brings its published horsepower in a 94 kg package, while the Benelli Pepe 50 LX counters with its own power figure at 81 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: