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I've come to the conclusion that it is pointless to buy a 50cc over a 125cc, unless it is for legal reasons (under 18, no license etc). I actually cant think of a good reason to buy a 50cc so I'm welcoming your thoughts on this issue.
Fuel consumption:
The 50cc has its peak fuel efficiency at 30kmh (20mph). For the 125cc, the peak fuel efficiency is at 45kmh (30mph). In most city roads, the speed limit is at 50kmh, and more than that if you take a country ride. This means the 50cc is only going to be more efficient than the 125cc if you never go above 30kmh. Even inside the city, your average speed will be about 40-50kmh, and considering that you can go on interurban roads with a 125cc on decent speeds, the 50cc becomes pointless to own (unless you voluntarily ride it on bicycle speeds and never leave the city). The 125cc will always consume less fuel for your average commuter use.
Safety and speed.
The 125cc does not go that much faster, however the speed is always there when you need it to get away from danger, or when you are riding interurban roads (no highways of course). The 125cc can also go on decent speed uphills, while the 50cc will go slow and shaky.
Passenger capabilities.
A passenger on a 50cc makes it painfully slow, and almost incapable of going uphill. The 125cc will still give you decent performance with a passenger on (for commuting usage).
I honestly see the 50cc as a bicycle without pedals, with the 125cc being better at everything. I understand that a new 125cc will always go for a bit more $, but does the 50cc have any other advantage i cant think of?
Fuel consumption:
The 50cc has its peak fuel efficiency at 30kmh (20mph). For the 125cc, the peak fuel efficiency is at 45kmh (30mph). In most city roads, the speed limit is at 50kmh, and more than that if you take a country ride. This means the 50cc is only going to be more efficient than the 125cc if you never go above 30kmh. Even inside the city, your average speed will be about 40-50kmh, and considering that you can go on interurban roads with a 125cc on decent speeds, the 50cc becomes pointless to own (unless you voluntarily ride it on bicycle speeds and never leave the city). The 125cc will always consume less fuel for your average commuter use.
Safety and speed.
The 125cc does not go that much faster, however the speed is always there when you need it to get away from danger, or when you are riding interurban roads (no highways of course). The 125cc can also go on decent speed uphills, while the 50cc will go slow and shaky.
Passenger capabilities.
A passenger on a 50cc makes it painfully slow, and almost incapable of going uphill. The 125cc will still give you decent performance with a passenger on (for commuting usage).
I honestly see the 50cc as a bicycle without pedals, with the 125cc being better at everything. I understand that a new 125cc will always go for a bit more $, but does the 50cc have any other advantage i cant think of?
