TGB Laser R5 49 vs Peugeot Elystar 50 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the TGB Laser R5 49stacks up against the Peugeot Elystar 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTGB Laser R5 49Peugeot Elystar 50
Model year20082008
Price$2,499
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower5 hp
Weight122 kg95 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

TGB Laser R5 49 vs Peugeot Elystar 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the TGB Laser R5 49 and the Peugeot Elystar 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the TGB Laser R5 49 brings 5 hp in a 122 kg package, while the Peugeot Elystar 50 counters with its own power figure at 95 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: