Honda Rukus vs Malaguti Phantom 50 Racing Life (2007)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Rukusstacks up against the Malaguti Phantom 50 Racing Life. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda Rukus | Malaguti Phantom 50 Racing Life |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2007 | 2007 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Weight | 82 kg | 91 kg |
| Seat height | 29 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 1.3 L | 2.1 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | — | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | — | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 120/90-10 / 130/90-10 | 120/70-12 / 130/70-12 |
Honda Rukus vs Malaguti Phantom 50 Racing Life — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda Rukus and the Malaguti Phantom 50 Racing Life usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Rukus brings its published horsepower in a 82 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: