Malaguti Phantom F12 R vs TGB F409 (2007)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti Phantom F12 Rstacks up against the TGB F409. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Malaguti Phantom F12 R | TGB F409 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2007 | 2007 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 5 hp |
| Weight | 95 kg | 94 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 L | 1.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 120/70-12 / 130/70-12 | 120/60-13 / 120/60-13 |
Malaguti Phantom F12 R vs TGB F409 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Malaguti Phantom F12 R and the TGB F409 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Phantom F12 R brings its published horsepower in a 95 kg package, while the TGB F409 counters with 5 hp at 94 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: