Malaguti A2 Phantom 50 vs Piaggio NRG MC3 DT (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti A2 Phantom 50stacks up against the Piaggio NRG MC3 DT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti A2 Phantom 50Piaggio NRG MC3 DT
Model year20052005
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight86 kg76 kg
Fuel capacity2.1 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Malaguti A2 Phantom 50 vs Piaggio NRG MC3 DT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti A2 Phantom 50 and the Piaggio NRG MC3 DT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti A2 Phantom 50 brings its published horsepower in a 86 kg package, while the Piaggio NRG MC3 DT counters with its own power figure at 76 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: