Description
Additional photos of this Malaguti Phantom 50 are available here for your perusal.
Being an Italian brand, Malaguti has long designed their vehicles at the intersection of style and innovation. The Phantom was no different, as it boasted a liquid-cooled 50cc two-stroke engine and a unique catalytic converter designed to comply with increasingly strict emissions standards.
Moreover, the stylized scooter offered a new and modern (for the time) approach to daily commuting for the average rider (without sacrificing appearance and quality). As such, the bike came standard with a digital dash that housed functions like a tachometer, a coolant temperature gauge, a trip meter, a battery voltage meter, and an average speed calculator.
The Phantom was offered in multiple models, with the most iconic of them being the Ducati Corse version. As the name would imply, it bore a special Ducati livery that showcased the pride of Bologna’s company standard. Malaguti received a licensing deal to produce the scooters with a specific livery as a tip of the hat to their neighboring company in Italy. As part of the move, the Ducati Corse edition featured Paioli shocks, front and rear Grimeca disc brakes, and alloy wheels.
This example is VIN: JMF47000047045430. The seller acquired the bike through an Iconic auction. He works in production, so he is letting it go to free up some money because of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
The odometer shows 683 kilometers (424 miles).
Maintenance:
When we last sold the bike, we charged the battery, replaced the fluids and gas, and gave it a detail. We also installed new Pirelli Diablo Rosso scooter tires with date codes of 2422 and 3522.
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us make a condition report. Lalo notes the following:
Tire Year Front/ Rear:3522/2422
Tire % Front/ Rear:99/99
Tire Press Front/ Rear:32/32
Brake % Front/ Rear :90/90
Hydraulic: OK
Oil: OK
Coolant: OK, LOW ON OVERFLOW
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Turn: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Kill: OK
Horn: OK
Battery: 12.26
Notes:
• RUNS, LEAKS GAS FROM CARB.
• BATTERY LOW; ATTEMPTED TO CHARGE; IF VOLTAGE FALLS BELOW THRESHOLD, DASH WILL GO INTO RESET FLASHING “F12,” “F15”
Modifications:
Aftermarket mirrors.
Inside of the tank:
The sale includes one key.
The sale also includes a spare mirror.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Malaguti is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Phantom stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
