MBK Nitro vs Malaguti Phantom F12R Tribal (2009)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MBK Nitrostacks up against the Malaguti Phantom F12R Tribal. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | MBK Nitro | Malaguti Phantom F12R Tribal |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | 3 hp | — |
| Torque | 4 Nm | — |
| Weight | 97 kg | 96 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 1.5 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 130/60-13 / 140/60-13 | 130/60-13 / 130/60-13 |
MBK Nitro vs Malaguti Phantom F12R Tribal — which should you buy?
Picking between the MBK Nitro and the Malaguti Phantom F12R Tribal usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MBK Nitro brings 3 hp in a 97 kg package, while the Malaguti Phantom F12R Tribal counters with its own power figure at 96 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: