Malaguti Phantom F12 R vs Beta Ark 50 RR (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti Phantom F12 Rstacks up against the Beta Ark 50 RR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Phantom F12 RBeta Ark 50 RR
Model year20072007
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight95 kg88 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Malaguti Phantom F12 R vs Beta Ark 50 RR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Phantom F12 R and the Beta Ark 50 RR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Phantom F12 R brings its published horsepower in a 95 kg package, while the Beta Ark 50 RR 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: