Bajaj Chetak Electric vs Vespa Elettrica
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bajaj Chetak Electric vs Vespa Elettrica. Bajaj Chetak Electric: 4 hp (3 kW) continuous; approximately 5.5 hp (4.08 kW) peak hp, 118 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 73 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.8/10. Vespa Elettrica: 4 hp (3 kW continuous; 5.4 hp / 4 kW peak) hp, 136 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (standard version, limited; X version reaches ~70 km/h — note: speed-limited by variant), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bajaj Chetak Electric
Vespa Elettrica
Horsepower (hp)
4 hp
4 hp
Torque (Nm)
16 Nm
200 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
73 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
136 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
4 hp (3 kW) continuous; approximately 5.5 hp (4.08 kW) peak
4 hp (3 kW continuous; 5.4 hp / 4 kW peak)
Torque
16 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant torque, electric motor)
200 Nm @ 0 rpm (motor output; note: wheel torque figure is significantly lower after reduction)
Top Speed
73 km/h
45 km/h (standard version, limited; X version reaches ~70 km/h — note: speed-limited by variant)
Weight
118 kg (curb weight)
136 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A — Electric vehicle; energy consumption approximately 25–30 Wh/km (real-world estimate)
~2.1 kWh/100km (electric equivalent; estimated real-world figure)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bajaj Chetak Electric
6.8/10
"Charming urban scooter that demands careful pre-purchase battery inspection."
Pros
+Excellent build quality overall
+IP67 water resistance rating
+Low, confidence-inspiring center of gravity
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Real range disappoints vs claims
−Avoid pre-2022 software gremlins
Vespa Elettrica
6.5/10
"A beautiful urban toy, not a serious daily commuter solution."
Pros
+Exceptional Italian build quality
+Near-zero urban running costs
+Genuinely head-turning aesthetics
Cons
−Range anxiety beyond 60km
−Battery replacement costs significant
−Dealer EV expertise patchy
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