Beta Ark LC Tribe vs Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Beta Ark LC Tribestacks up against the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBeta Ark LC TribeMalaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled
Model year20102009
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight88 kg96 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Beta Ark LC Tribe vs Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled — which should you buy?

Picking between the Beta Ark LC Tribe and the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta Ark LC Tribe brings its published horsepower in a 88 kg package, while the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled 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: