Garelli Tiesse 50 S 2T vs Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Garelli Tiesse 50 S 2Tstacks up against the Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGarelli Tiesse 50 S 2TMalaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled
Model year20092009
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight89 kg93 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Garelli Tiesse 50 S 2T vs Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled — which should you buy?

Picking between the Garelli Tiesse 50 S 2T and the Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Garelli Tiesse 50 S 2T brings 3 hp in a 89 kg package, while the Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled counters with its own power figure at 93 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: