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Niu Rqi vs Vespa Elettrica

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Niu Rqi vs Vespa Elettrica. Niu Rqi: ~40 hp (estimated peak output; official figures not fully published) hp, ~170 kg (estimated curb weight; note: official spec not widely confirmed) weight, top speed ~100 km/h (estimated, note: official specs were not widely confirmed at time of knowledge cutoff), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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 Rqi Vespa Elettrica
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
4 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
200 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
170 kg
136 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
~40 hp (estimated peak output; official figures not fully published)
4 hp (3 kW continuous; 5.4 hp / 4 kW peak)
Torque
~100 Nm (estimated; note: unconfirmed official spec)
200 Nm @ 0 rpm (motor output; note: wheel torque figure is significantly lower after reduction)
Top Speed
~100 km/h (estimated, note: official specs were not widely confirmed at time of knowledge cutoff)
45 km/h (standard version, limited; X version reaches ~70 km/h — note: speed-limited by variant)
Weight
~170 kg (estimated curb weight; note: official spec not widely confirmed)
136 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – Electric; estimated ~3-5 kWh/100km (approximately 80-100 km range per charge, estimated)
~2.1 kWh/100km (electric equivalent; estimated real-world figure)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Niu Rqi
Niu Rqi
6.5/10

"Smart city bike if battery health checks out, otherwise walk away."

Pros
+Solid urban commuter performance
+Decent app connectivity
+Smooth, predictable power delivery
Cons
Parts availability genuinely problematic
Battery health degrades noticeably
Limited dealer support network
Vespa Elettrica
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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