Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled vs Vespa LX 50 Navy (2009)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooledstacks up against the Vespa LX 50 Navy. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled | Vespa LX 50 Navy |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 4 hp |
| Torque | — | 4 Nm |
| Weight | 96 kg | 98 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 2.5 L | 2.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 130/60-13 / 130/60-13 | 110/70-11 / 120/70-10 |
Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled vs Vespa LX 50 Navy — which should you buy?
Picking between the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled and the Vespa LX 50 Navy 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 Vespa LX 50 Navy counters with 4 hp at 98 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: