Honda Rukus vs Malaguti Phantom 50 Capirex (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Rukusstacks up against the Malaguti Phantom 50 Capirex. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda RukusMalaguti Phantom 50 Capirex
Model year20072007
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight82 kg91 kg
Seat height29 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/90-10 / 130/90-10 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Honda Rukus vs Malaguti Phantom 50 Capirex — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Rukus and the Malaguti Phantom 50 Capirex usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Rukus brings its published horsepower in a 82 kg package, while the Malaguti Phantom 50 Capirex counters with its own power figure at 91 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: