Beta Ark 50 vs Malaguti Phantom 50 Air (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBeta Ark 50Malaguti Phantom 50 Air
Model year20062006
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight88 kg86 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Beta Ark 50 vs Malaguti Phantom 50 Air — which should you buy?

Picking between the Beta Ark 50 and the Malaguti Phantom 50 Air usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta Ark 50 brings its published horsepower in a 88 kg package, while the Malaguti Phantom 50 Air counters with its own power figure at 86 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: