Ducati Energica vs Vespa Elettrica
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Energica vs Vespa Elettrica. Ducati Energica: 171 hp (126 kW) — peak motor output hp, 260 kg (curb weight, including battery) weight, top speed 240 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Ducati Energica
Vespa Elettrica
Horsepower (hp)
171 hp
4 hp
Torque (Nm)
215 Nm
200 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
260 kg
136 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
171 hp (126 kW) — peak motor output
4 hp (3 kW continuous; 5.4 hp / 4 kW peak)
Torque
215 Nm — available from 0 rpm
200 Nm @ 0 rpm (motor output; note: wheel torque figure is significantly lower after reduction)
Top Speed
240 km/h (electronically limited)
45 km/h (standard version, limited; X version reaches ~70 km/h — note: speed-limited by variant)
Weight
260 kg (curb weight, including battery)
136 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A — electric; approximately 6.5-8.5 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
~2.1 kWh/100km (electric equivalent; estimated real-world figure)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Energica
7.5/10
"Brilliant machine, but ownership demands commitment and contingency planning."
Pros
+Bulletproof electric motor reliability
+Exceptional chassis and handling
+Instant torque delivery
Cons
−Thin dealer network nationally
−Battery degradation unknown quantity
−Limited real-world range
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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