Sym Jet SportX 50 Factory vs Malaguti Phantom F12R Bayliss (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sym Jet SportX 50 Factorystacks up against the Malaguti Phantom F12R Bayliss. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSym Jet SportX 50 FactoryMalaguti Phantom F12R Bayliss
Model year20112010
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight98 kg96 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Wave diskSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional drum brakeSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 130/60-13 / 140/60-13

Sym Jet SportX 50 Factory vs Malaguti Phantom F12R Bayliss — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sym Jet SportX 50 Factory and the Malaguti Phantom F12R Bayliss usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sym Jet SportX 50 Factory brings its published horsepower in a 98 kg package, while the Malaguti Phantom F12R Bayliss 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: