Malaguti Phantom 50 Air vs Piaggio Ciao (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Phantom 50 AirPiaggio Ciao
Model year20062006
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight86 kg40 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L0.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Malaguti Phantom 50 Air vs Piaggio Ciao — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Phantom 50 Air and the Piaggio Ciao 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 Piaggio Ciao counters with its own power figure at 40 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: