Aprilia Sonic 50 GP vs Malaguti F15 Firefox Ducati Corse SBK (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Sonic 50 GPstacks up against the Malaguti F15 Firefox Ducati Corse SBK. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Sonic 50 GPMalaguti F15 Firefox Ducati Corse SBK
Model year20082007
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight73 kg96 kg
Seat height30 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. caliper with two opposing Ø 32 mm pistonsSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires100/90-10 / 100/90-10 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Aprilia Sonic 50 GP vs Malaguti F15 Firefox Ducati Corse SBK — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Sonic 50 GP and the Malaguti F15 Firefox Ducati Corse SBK usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Sonic 50 GP brings its published horsepower in a 73 kg package, while the Malaguti F15 Firefox Ducati Corse SBK 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: