Vespa LXV 50 vs Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa LXV 50stacks up against the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa LXV 50Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled
Model year20092009
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight102 kg96 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-11 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Vespa LXV 50 vs Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa LXV 50 and the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa LXV 50 brings 4 hp in a 102 kg package, while the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled 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: