Tomos Alpino vs PRC (Pro Racing Cycles) Phantom LX-R 50 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Tomos Alpinostacks up against the PRC (Pro Racing Cycles) Phantom LX-R 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTomos AlpinoPRC (Pro Racing Cycles) Phantom LX-R 50
Model year20082006
Price$2,699
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower2 hp12 hp
Torque6 Nm
Weight55 kg42 kg
Seat height25 mm
Fuel capacity0.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. single pistoon claiper
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.05-17 / 2.75-17 100/90-12 / 2.75-10

Tomos Alpino vs PRC (Pro Racing Cycles) Phantom LX-R 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Tomos Alpino and the PRC (Pro Racing Cycles) Phantom LX-R 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Tomos Alpino brings 2 hp in a 55 kg package, while the PRC (Pro Racing Cycles) Phantom LX-R 50 counters with 12 hp at 42 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: