Malaguti Phantom 50 Racing Life vs Beta Ark K (2007)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Phantom 50 Racing LifeBeta Ark K
Model year20072007
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight91 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Malaguti Phantom 50 Racing Life vs Beta Ark K — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Phantom 50 Racing Life and the Beta Ark K usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Phantom 50 Racing Life brings its published horsepower in a 91 kg package, while the Beta Ark K counters with its own power figure.

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: