Vespa LX 50 vs Malaguti Phantom 50 Air (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecVespa LX 50Malaguti Phantom 50 Air
Model year20082006
Price$3,199
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight102 kg86 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-11 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Vespa LX 50 vs Malaguti Phantom 50 Air — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa LX 50 and the Malaguti Phantom 50 Air usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa LX 50 brings 4 hp in a 102 kg package, while the Malaguti Phantom 50 Air counters with its own power figure at 86 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: