Malaguti Phantom F12R Tribal vs MBK Booster 12-inch (2009)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti Phantom F12R Tribalstacks up against the MBK Booster 12-inch. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Malaguti Phantom F12R Tribal | MBK Booster 12-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 3 hp |
| Torque | — | 4 Nm |
| Weight | 96 kg | 75 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 30 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 1.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 130/60-13 / 130/60-13 | 120/70-12 / 130/70-12 |
Malaguti Phantom F12R Tribal vs MBK Booster 12-inch — which should you buy?
Picking between the Malaguti Phantom F12R Tribal and the MBK Booster 12-inch usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Phantom F12R Tribal brings its published horsepower in a 96 kg package, while the MBK Booster 12-inch counters with 3 hp at 75 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: