Piaggio NRG MC3 DD vs Malaguti A2 Phantom 50 (2005)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio NRG MC3 DDstacks up against the Malaguti A2 Phantom 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Piaggio NRG MC3 DD | Malaguti A2 Phantom 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2005 | 2005 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Weight | 76 kg | 86 kg |
| Seat height | 30 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 1.7 L | 2.1 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 130/60-13 / 130/60-13 | 120/70-12 / 130/70-12 |
Piaggio NRG MC3 DD vs Malaguti A2 Phantom 50 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Piaggio NRG MC3 DD and the Malaguti A2 Phantom 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio NRG MC3 DD brings its published horsepower in a 76 kg package, while the Malaguti A2 Phantom 50 counters with its own power figure at 86 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:

