Aprilia Storm 125 vs Piaggio Vespa Lx 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia Storm 125 vs Piaggio Vespa Lx 125. Aprilia Storm 125: ~15 hp @ 8,000 rpm (unrestricted; restricted to ~15 hp for licensing compliance in some markets) hp, ~110 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~100 km/h (estimated, restricted; unrestricted ~115 km/h), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Piaggio Vespa Lx 125: 10.5 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 113 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia Storm 125
Piaggio Vespa Lx 125
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
10.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
13 Nm
10 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
110 kg
113 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~15 hp @ 8,000 rpm (unrestricted; restricted to ~15 hp for licensing compliance in some markets)
10.5 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
~13 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
10.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~100 km/h (estimated, restricted; unrestricted ~115 km/h)
95 km/h
Weight
~110 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
113 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (estimated typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Aprilia Storm 125
6.5/10
"A rewarding learner buy, but only if history checks out."
Pros
+Genuinely head-turning Italian styling
+Planted handling for 125cc
+Compliant suspension setup
Cons
−Parts availability getting difficult
−CDI units notoriously unreliable
−Most examples heavily abused
Piaggio Vespa Lx 125
7.5/10
"Charming, dependable urban scooter that rewards careful buying and regular maintenance."
Pros
+Excellent build quality throughout
+Reliable engine when maintained
+Effortless urban commuting tool
Cons
−Parts and servicing costs high
−No fuel gauge standard
−Limited storage underneath seat
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