Yamaha BWs 12inch vs Honda Gyro X (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha BWs 12inchstacks up against the Honda Gyro X. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha BWs 12inchHonda Gyro X
Model year20152013
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp5 hp
Torque4 Nm4 Nm
Weight112 kg
Seat height30 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L1.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 90/100-10 / 130/80-8

Yamaha BWs 12inch vs Honda Gyro X — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha BWs 12inch and the Honda Gyro X usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha BWs 12inch brings 3 hp, while the Honda Gyro X counters with 5 hp at 112 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: