Yamaha Neos 4S vs Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Neos 4Sstacks up against the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Neos 4SMalaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled
Model year20092009
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight96 kg
Seat height31 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Yamaha Neos 4S vs Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Neos 4S and the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Neos 4S brings 3 hp, while the Malaguti Phantom F12R Liquid Cooled counters with its own power figure at 96 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: