Beta Ark 50 X vs Malaguti F15 Firefox Mechatronic (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Beta Ark 50 Xstacks up against the Malaguti F15 Firefox Mechatronic. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBeta Ark 50 XMalaguti F15 Firefox Mechatronic
Model year20072007
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight88 kg96 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Beta Ark 50 X vs Malaguti F15 Firefox Mechatronic — which should you buy?

Picking between the Beta Ark 50 X and the Malaguti F15 Firefox Mechatronic usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta Ark 50 X brings its published horsepower in a 88 kg package, while the Malaguti F15 Firefox Mechatronic counters with its own power figure at 96 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: