Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled vs MBK MachG Air Cooled (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooledstacks up against the MBK MachG Air Cooled. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Phantom F12R Air CooledMBK MachG Air Cooled
Model year20092009
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight93 kg76 kg
Seat height33 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 110/70-12 / 120/70-12

Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled vs MBK MachG Air Cooled — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled and the MBK MachG Air Cooled usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled brings its published horsepower in a 93 kg package, while the MBK MachG Air Cooled counters with 3 hp 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: