Yamaha BWs NG vs Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled (2009)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha BWs NGstacks up against the Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha BWs NG | Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Horsepower | 4 hp | — |
| Torque | 4 Nm | — |
| Weight | — | 93 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 1.7 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 | 120/90-10 / 130/90-10 | 130/60-13 / 130/60-13 |
Yamaha BWs NG vs Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha BWs NG and the Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha BWs NG brings 4 hp, while the Malaguti Phantom F12R Air Cooled 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: