Tomos Alpino vs PRC (Pro Racing Cycles) Phantom LX-R 50 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Tomos Alpinostacks up against the PRC (Pro Racing Cycles) Phantom LX-R 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTomos AlpinoPRC (Pro Racing Cycles) Phantom LX-R 50
Model year20082006
Price—$2,699
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower2 hp12 hp
Torque—6 Nm
Weight55 kg42 kg
Seat height—25 mm
Fuel capacity0.8 L—
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. single pistoon claiper
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.05-17 / 2.75-17 100/90-12 / 2.75-10

Tomos Alpino vs PRC (Pro Racing Cycles) Phantom LX-R 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Tomos Alpino and the PRC (Pro Racing Cycles) Phantom LX-R 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Tomos Alpino brings 2 hp in a 55 kg package, while the PRC (Pro Racing Cycles) Phantom LX-R 50 counters with 12 hp at 42 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: