The Aprilia SXR 50 is an entry-level scooter designed for young riders and commuters seeking affordable urban mobility. Its lightweight 49cc four-stroke engine delivers efficient performance with fuel injection technology, while the SXR nameplate is known for combining sporty styling with practical everyday usability in the 50cc category.
The Sym Symphony ST 50 is an entry-level automatic scooter designed for new riders and urban commuters seeking affordable, practical transportation. Its 49cc single-cylinder engine delivers sufficient power for city riding with fuel-efficient performance. Known for reliability and ease of use, this scooter excels as a budget-friendly option for short-distance daily commutes.
Both are scooters, so this is a like-for-like choice.
2026 Aprilia SXR 50: Built purely for short urban commutes and running errands, not for speed or long-distance travel.
2026 SYM Symphony ST 50: Built purely for short urban hops, running errands, and light commuting where low cost and easy parking matter more than performance.
Verdict: Choose the 2026 Aprilia SXR 50 if you want lighter weight and a lower seat. Check the full table below for every figure, and the size comparison for fit.
| Specification | 2026 Aprilia SXR 50 | 2026 SYM Symphony ST 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ||
| Category | Scooter | Scooter |
| Color Options | Enigma Black, Power Red, Essence White, Instinctive Grey | Light Grey, White, Black, Blue, Grey |
| Carrying capacity | Underseat storage, 20 litres. Luggage rack. Optional 32 liter top box. | Underseat storage |
| Comments | - | The SYM brand is owned by Sanyang Motor in Taiwan. |
| Engine | ||
| Capacity: | 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) | 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) |
| Engine Type | Single, four-stroke | Single, four-stroke |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.40 litres/100 km (41.7 km/l or 98.01 mpg) | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 39.0 x 41.4 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) | 37.0 x 46.0 mm (1.5 x 1.8 inches) |
| Compression | 12.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air | Air |
| Fuel System | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
| Ignition | CDI | - |
| Lubrication System | Wet Sump | - |
| CO2 Emissions | - | 5 CO2 g/km |
| Performance | ||
| Power | ✓3.2 HP (2.3 kW) @ 7000 RPM | 3.0 HP (2.2 kW) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque | ✓3.3 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.4 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM | 3.0 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.2 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.0296 HP/kg (wet) | 0.0254 HP/kg (wet) |
| Chassis & suspension | ||
| Frame | Single-cradle, tubular steel | - |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear Suspension | Dual action single shock absorber, adjustable to 5 positions | Adjustable Rear Suspension |
| Front Wheel Travel | 76 mm (3.0 inches) | - |
| Brakes & wheels | ||
| Front Brakes | Single disc. Dual piston floating callipers | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-12 | 110/70-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/70-12 | 110/70-16 |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| Wheelbase | 1360 mm (53.5 inches) | 1350 mm (53.1 inches) |
| Overall Length | 1965 mm (77.4 inches) | 2060 mm (81.1 inches) |
| Overall Width | 690 mm (27.2 inches) | 735 mm (28.9 inches) |
| Seat Height | ✓775 mm (30.5 inches) | 805 mm (31.7 inches) |
| Wet Weight | ✓108.0 kg (238.1 pounds) | 118.0 kg (260.1 pounds) |
| Fuel Capacity | ✓7.00 litres (1.85 US gallons) | ✓7.00 litres (1.85 US gallons) |
| Overall Height | - | 1200 mm (47.2 inches) |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Final Drive | Belt | Belt |
| Clutch | Automatic centrifugal dry clutch | Auto centrifugal type |
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