Vento Phantom R3 vs Aeon AE-12 Pulsar 150 (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vento Phantom R3stacks up against the Aeon AE-12 Pulsar 150. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVento Phantom R3Aeon AE-12 Pulsar 150
Model year20092008
Price$1,599
Engine150 cc150 cc
Horsepower9 hp
Torque9 Nm
Weight104 kg110 kg
Seat height38 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Vento Phantom R3 vs Aeon AE-12 Pulsar 150 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vento Phantom R3 and the Aeon AE-12 Pulsar 150 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vento Phantom R3 brings 9 hp in a 104 kg package, while the Aeon AE-12 Pulsar 150 counters with its own power figure at 110 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: