Malaguti F15 Firefox Mechatronic vs Yamaha BWs MotoGP (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti F15 Firefox Mechatronicstacks up against the Yamaha BWs MotoGP. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti F15 Firefox MechatronicYamaha BWs MotoGP
Model year20072006
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight96 kg75 kg
Seat height32 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 120/90-10 / 150/80-10

Malaguti F15 Firefox Mechatronic vs Yamaha BWs MotoGP — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti F15 Firefox Mechatronic and the Yamaha BWs MotoGP usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti F15 Firefox Mechatronic brings its published horsepower in a 96 kg package, while the Yamaha BWs MotoGP counters with 3 hp at 75 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: