Honda Sh 150 vs Piaggio Vespa Lx 150
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 150
Piaggio Vespa Lx 150
Horsepower (hp)
12.8 hp
10.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.2 Nm
12.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
132 kg
115 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
12.8 hp @ 8,500 rpm
10.7 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
13.2 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
12.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
115 km/h
100 km/h
Weight
132 kg (curb weight)
115 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Sh 150
7.8/10
"The sensible urban scooter that actually earns its premium asking price."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Excellent underseat storage capacity
+Smooth fuel-injected power delivery
Cons
−Fork seals fail when neglected
−CVT belt often ignored
−Frame rust around centre stand
Piaggio Vespa Lx 150
7.5/10
"Charming Italian city scooter that rewards careful pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Bulletproof steel monocoque body
+Smooth, torquey engine delivery
+Exceptional urban maneuverability
Cons
−CVT maintenance often neglected
−Parts pricier than Japanese
−Limited specialist mechanics available
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