Vespa LX 50 vs Malaguti Phantom 50 SBK (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa LX 50stacks up against the Malaguti Phantom 50 SBK. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa LX 50Malaguti Phantom 50 SBK
Model year20082007
Price$3,199
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight102 kg91 kg
Fuel capacity2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-11 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Vespa LX 50 vs Malaguti Phantom 50 SBK — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa LX 50 and the Malaguti Phantom 50 SBK usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa LX 50 brings 4 hp in a 102 kg package, while the Malaguti Phantom 50 SBK counters with its own power figure at 91 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: