Malaguti Phantom Max 200 vs Vespa Cosa 200 GS (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti Phantom Max 200stacks up against the Vespa Cosa 200 GS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Phantom Max 200Vespa Cosa 200 GS
Model year20051991
Price
Engine198 cc198 cc
Horsepower19 hp12 hp
Torque18 Nm
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-10

Malaguti Phantom Max 200 vs Vespa Cosa 200 GS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Phantom Max 200 and the Vespa Cosa 200 GS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Phantom Max 200 brings 19 hp, while the Vespa Cosa 200 GS counters with 12 hp.

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: