Sym phony S 50 vs Tauris Samba 50 2T Art (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sym phony S 50stacks up against the Tauris Samba 50 2T Art. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSym phony S 50Tauris Samba 50 2T Art
Model year20142014
Price$1,299
Engine50 cc50 cc
Weight100 kg84 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Optional disk brakeSingle disc
Tires110/70-16 / 110/70-16 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

Sym phony S 50 vs Tauris Samba 50 2T Art — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sym phony S 50 and the Tauris Samba 50 2T Art usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sym phony S 50 brings its published horsepower in a 100 kg package, while the Tauris Samba 50 2T Art counters with its own power figure 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: