Malaguti F15 Firefox Ducati Corse SBK vs Vespa LX 50 (2008)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti F15 Firefox Ducati Corse SBKstacks up against the Vespa LX 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Malaguti F15 Firefox Ducati Corse SBK | Vespa LX 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Price | — | $3,199 |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 4 hp |
| Torque | — | 4 Nm |
| Weight | 96 kg | 102 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 1.9 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 120/70-12 / 130/70-12 | 110/70-11 / 120/70-11 |
Malaguti F15 Firefox Ducati Corse SBK vs Vespa LX 50 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Malaguti F15 Firefox Ducati Corse SBK and the Vespa LX 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti F15 Firefox Ducati Corse SBK brings its published horsepower in a 96 kg package, while the Vespa LX 50 counters with 4 hp at 102 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: