Malaguti Phantom 50 Capirex vs Honda Rukus (2007)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Phantom 50 CapirexHonda Rukus
Model year20072007
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight91 kg82 kg
Seat height31 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 120/90-10 / 130/90-10

Malaguti Phantom 50 Capirex vs Honda Rukus — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Phantom 50 Capirex and the Honda Rukus usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Phantom 50 Capirex brings its published horsepower in a 91 kg package, while the Honda Rukus counters with its own power figure at 82 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: