Niu Mqi+ Sport vs Vespa Elettrica
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Niu Mqi+ Sport vs Vespa Elettrica. Niu Mqi+ Sport: ~3.7 hp (2.7 kW peak motor output) hp, ~96 kg (curb weight, with battery) weight, top speed 45 km/h (Note: Limited to 45 km/h for EU L1e-B category compliance; some markets may differ), 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
Niu Mqi+ Sport
Vespa Elettrica
Horsepower (hp)
3.7 hp
4 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
200 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
96 kg
136 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
~3.7 hp (2.7 kW peak motor output)
4 hp (3 kW continuous; 5.4 hp / 4 kW peak)
Torque
~80 Nm (at wheel, hub motor; estimated figure)
200 Nm @ 0 rpm (motor output; note: wheel torque figure is significantly lower after reduction)
Top Speed
45 km/h (Note: Limited to 45 km/h for EU L1e-B category compliance; some markets may differ)
45 km/h (standard version, limited; X version reaches ~70 km/h — note: speed-limited by variant)
Weight
~96 kg (curb weight, with battery)
136 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – Electric (estimated ~3-4 kWh/100km equivalent)
~2.1 kWh/100km (electric equivalent; estimated real-world figure)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Niu Mqi+ Sport
7.5/10
"Smart urban buy if battery health checks out clean."
Pros
+Robust connected app history
+Nearly zero drivetrain maintenance
+Surprisingly planted city handling
Cons
−45mph ceiling feels limiting
−Battery degradation risk used
−Limited dealer service network
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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