Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled vs Vespa LX 50 4T (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooledstacks up against the Vespa LX 50 4T. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Phantom F12R Liquid CooledVespa LX 50 4T
Model year20092009
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight96 kg104 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 110/70-11 / 120/70-10

Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled vs Vespa LX 50 4T — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled and the Vespa LX 50 4T usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled brings its published horsepower in a 96 kg package, while the Vespa LX 50 4T counters with its own power figure at 104 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: