Malaguti Phantom 50 Air vs Honda Smart Dio Z4 (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti Phantom 50 Airstacks up against the Honda Smart Dio Z4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Phantom 50 AirHonda Smart Dio Z4
Model year20062006
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower45 hp
Torque5 Nm
Weight86 kg77 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Malaguti Phantom 50 Air vs Honda Smart Dio Z4 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Phantom 50 Air and the Honda Smart Dio Z4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Phantom 50 Air brings its published horsepower in a 86 kg package, while the Honda Smart Dio Z4 counters with 45 hp at 77 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: