Piaggio Typhoon 125 vs Aprilia Storm 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Typhoon 125 vs Aprilia Storm 125. Piaggio Typhoon 125: 11 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 116 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Aprilia Storm 125: ~15 hp @ 8,000 rpm (unrestricted; restricted to ~15 hp for licensing compliance in some markets) hp, ~110 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~100 km/h (estimated, restricted; unrestricted ~115 km/h), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Piaggio Typhoon 125
Aprilia Storm 125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.4 Nm
13 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
116 kg
110 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11 hp @ 8,250 rpm
~15 hp @ 8,000 rpm (unrestricted; restricted to ~15 hp for licensing compliance in some markets)
Torque
10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
~13 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
95 km/h
~100 km/h (estimated, restricted; unrestricted ~115 km/h)
Weight
116 kg (wet/curb weight)
~110 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (estimated typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Typhoon 125
6.5/10
"Honest city tool that rewards buyers who check history carefully."
Pros
+Cheap running costs
+Easy urban maneuverability
+Reliable when maintained
Cons
−Neglect kills them fast
−Zero exciting character
−Fragile bodywork panels
Aprilia Storm 125
6.5/10
"A rewarding learner buy, but only if history checks out."
Pros
+Genuinely head-turning Italian styling
+Planted handling for 125cc
+Compliant suspension setup
Cons
−Parts availability getting difficult
−CDI units notoriously unreliable
−Most examples heavily abused
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