Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Hpe vs Kymco People Gt 300
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 People Gt 300
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
26 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
128 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
170 kg
168 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
24 hp @ 8,250 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
26 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
24 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
128 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or ~31 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 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 People Gt 300
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Punchy, reliable 278cc engine
+Massive underseat storage
+Highway-capable for money
Cons
−Plastics crack and fade badly
−Soft front suspension
−CVT maintenance often neglected
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
