Yamaha BWs 12 vs Malaguti Phantom F12R AC Sport (2010)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha BWs 12stacks up against the Malaguti Phantom F12R AC Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha BWs 12 | Malaguti Phantom F12R AC Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 | 2010 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | 3 hp | — |
| Torque | 4 Nm | — |
| Weight | 82 kg | 93 kg |
| Seat height | 30 mm | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 1.4 L | 2.5 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 | 120/70-12 / 130/70-12 | 130/60-13 / 130/60-13 |
Yamaha BWs 12 vs Malaguti Phantom F12R AC Sport — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha BWs 12 and the Malaguti Phantom F12R AC Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha BWs 12 brings 3 hp in a 82 kg package, while the Malaguti Phantom F12R AC Sport counters with its own power figure at 93 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: