Yamaha BWs 12inch vs Sym Jet Sportx 50 (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha BWs 12inchstacks up against the Sym Jet Sportx 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha BWs 12inchSym Jet Sportx 50
Model year20152014
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp3 hp
Torque4 Nm4 Nm
Weight98 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Optional drum
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Yamaha BWs 12inch vs Sym Jet Sportx 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha BWs 12inch and the Sym Jet Sportx 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha BWs 12inch brings 3 hp, while the Sym Jet Sportx 50 counters with 3 hp at 98 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: