Malaguti Phantom F12R LC vs Beta Ark LC Tribe (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti Phantom F12R LCstacks up against the Beta Ark LC Tribe. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Phantom F12R LCBeta Ark LC Tribe
Model year20102010
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight96 kg88 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Malaguti Phantom F12R LC vs Beta Ark LC Tribe — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Phantom F12R LC and the Beta Ark LC Tribe usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Phantom F12R LC brings its published horsepower in a 96 kg package, while the Beta Ark LC Tribe counters with its own power figure at 88 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: