Supermotos

2012Generic Trigger 50 SM

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The 2012 Generic Trigger 50 SM is a lightweight super motard designed for beginner riders seeking affordable urban commuting and casual riding. Powered by a modest 50cc two-stroke engine, it emphasizes simplicity and ease of handling over performance. Known for its nimble maneuverability and low operating costs, this bike is best suited for new riders exploring entry-level motorcycle ownership.

Capacity: 49.6 ccm
Engine: Single, two-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 96.0 kg
Seat height: 895 mm
Power: 1.9 HP (1.4 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail30%

Cornering55%

City riding70%

Daily riding40%

Touring10%

Two-up20%

Track10%

Best for: It is designed as a lightweight, playful urban runabout styled like a supermotard rather than a genuinely fast or capable performance machine.
Built for: It has a fun, cheeky, mini-supermotard look with light-alloy wheels and sporty styling, but the two-stroke 50cc engine delivers only minimal real-world power.
Not ideal for: This bike is not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or any rider expecting genuine speed or off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 895mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2012 Generic Trigger 50 SM, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike Reliability

How the score works →

out of 100Poor

The Generic Trigger 50 SM passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 53.9% of the time, 28.9 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 2% of models.

This covers every year of the model.

53.9%Passed first time

35.8%Failed outright

10.3%Fixed during test

8,000Typical miles

584Tests

Pass rate by miles ridden

0-10k

55.5%

10-20k

50%

All years of this model.

Score by year first registered

2008200920102011

Against its rivals · ranks 6 of 6

#	Model (all years)	Score	Tests
1	Aprilia SR Motard 50	20 Below average	351
2	Aprilia SX 50	3 Poor	1,721
3	AJS JSM Motard	3 Poor	288
4	Gilera SMT	2 Poor	709
5	Derbi Senda X-Race 50 SM	2 Poor	330
6	Generic Trigger 50 SM	2 Poor	584

Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.

From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.