Beta Ark 50 RR vs Malaguti Phantom 50 Racing Life (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Beta Ark 50 RRstacks up against the Malaguti Phantom 50 Racing Life. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBeta Ark 50 RRMalaguti Phantom 50 Racing Life
Model year20072007
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight88 kg91 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.1 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

Beta Ark 50 RR vs Malaguti Phantom 50 Racing Life — which should you buy?

Picking between the Beta Ark 50 RR and the Malaguti Phantom 50 Racing Life usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta Ark 50 RR brings its published horsepower in a 88 kg package, while the Malaguti Phantom 50 Racing Life 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: