Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled vs Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Four Stroke (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooledstacks up against the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Four Stroke. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Phantom F12R Liquid CooledAprilia Scarabeo 50 Four Stroke
Model year20092009
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight96 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 80/80-16 / 90/80-16

Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled vs Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Four Stroke — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled and the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Four Stroke usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled brings its published horsepower in a 96 kg package, while the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 Four Stroke counters with its own power figure.

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: