Malaguti Phantom 50 Air vs Beta Ark 50 (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Phantom 50 AirBeta Ark 50
Model year20062006
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight86 kg88 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12

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

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