Honda Sh 125 vs Piaggio Vespa Primavera 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Sh 125
Piaggio Vespa Primavera 125
Horsepower (hp)
12.9 hp
10.4 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
10.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
130 kg
115 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
12.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm
10.4 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
11.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
10.1 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
105 km/h
95 km/h
Weight
130 kg (curb weight)
115 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (real-world average)
2.9 L/100km or approximately 34 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Sh 125
8.5/10
"The sensible choice that somehow never feels like a compromise."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Excellent underseat storage
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Forks leak with age
−Premium price even used
−Drum brake on older models
Piaggio Vespa Primavera 125
8.0/10
"The classiest 125 scooter money can sensibly buy used."
Pros
+Premium build quality throughout
+Fuel injection highly reliable
+Excellent urban maneuverability
Cons
−CVT needs periodic attention
−125cc limits motorway use
−Parts pricier than rivals