Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Hpe vs Kymco Ak 550 Premium
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Hpe
Kymco Ak 550 Premium
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
26 Nm
52.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
128 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
170 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
24 hp @ 8,250 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
26 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
52.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
128 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or ~31 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Hpe
8.2/10
"The scooter that converts die-hard motorcycle snobs, no question."
Pros
+Punchy, refined HPE engine
+Exceptional build and finish
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Electrical gremlins on neglected examples
−Expensive Piaggio dealer servicing
−Limited luggage without accessories
Kymco Ak 550 Premium
7.8/10
"Underrated maxi-scooter that rewards buyers willing to overlook brand snobbery."
Pros
+Punchy, torquey twin engine
+CarPlay integration works flawlessly
+Strong value against rivals
Cons
−Parts sourcing can frustrate
−Windscreen adjuster wears quickly
−Early thermostat issues existed
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