Thumpstar MX 50 JR vs Pitster Pro XJR SS 50 Auto (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Thumpstar MX 50 JRstacks up against the Pitster Pro XJR SS 50 Auto. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecThumpstar MX 50 JRPitster Pro XJR SS 50 Auto
Model year20202013
Price$999
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight42 kg50 kg
Seat height24 mm24 mm
Fuel capacity0.6 L0.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Dual piston hydraulic disc Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single pistonExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-10 / 2.50-10

Thumpstar MX 50 JR vs Pitster Pro XJR SS 50 Auto — which should you buy?

Picking between the Thumpstar MX 50 JR and the Pitster Pro XJR SS 50 Auto usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Thumpstar MX 50 JR brings its published horsepower in a 42 kg package, while the Pitster Pro XJR SS 50 Auto counters with its own power figure at 50 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: